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JCH&L encourages reporting receiving unordered COVID Tests
JCH&L encourages reporting receiving unordered COVID Tests

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General states that scammers are sending COVID-19 home test kits to Medicare beneficiaries and then billing Medicare for reimbursement.

Four former Nebraska firefighters to be added to national memorial

Four former Nebraska firefighters to be added to national memorial

EMMITSBURG, MD — Four fallen firefighters will be added to a national memorial, which honors the sacrifice of first responders across the country, this weekend.

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Beatrice set to expire at end of week

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Beatrice set to expire at end of week

A lucky lottery winner in southeast Nebraska is running out of time to claim their prize.

Brother of Chiefs QB Mahomes arrested on sexual battery charges

Brother of Chiefs QB Mahomes arrested on sexual battery charges

The younger brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is facing sexual battery after an early-morning arrest on Wednesday.

Petition to have missing Ryan Larsen presumed dead thrown out by judge

Petition to have missing Ryan Larsen presumed dead thrown out by judge

A judge has thrown out a petition that sought to have missing 11-year-old Ryan Larsen presumed dead.

Jefferson County Commissioners get debrief on Rock Creek Fire, praise response

Jefferson County Commissioners get debrief on Rock Creek Fire, praise response

ROCK CREEK STATE HISTORICAL PARK — Most can’t remember the last time Jefferson County experienced a fire so large.

'We're still here': Omaha Nation students re-visit painful past with trip to Genoa Indian School

'We're still here': Omaha Nation students re-visit painful past with trip to Genoa Indian School

A tribal school in northeast Nebraska gave its seniors a chance to explore their ancestors’ painful history on Tuesday.

Fairbury Rural Fire Department fights Sunday house fire, burn ban remains in place

Fairbury Rural Fire Department fights Sunday house fire, burn ban remains in place

The Fairbury Rural Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 212 7th Street in Fairbury Sunday evening at 7:37p.m. 

Inmate serving time for murder charges dies at TSCI

Inmate serving time for murder charges dies at TSCI

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Service says a TSCI inmate serving time for a murder in Knox County has died. 

Omaha woman becomes ninth person sentenced in connection to multi-state drug ring

Omaha woman becomes ninth person sentenced in connection to multi-state drug ring

An Omaha woman joins a string of people from a multi-state drug trafficking ring to be sentenced to federal prison.

Roads becoming more difficult in Nebraska, South Dakota as winter weather lingers

Roads becoming more difficult in Nebraska, South Dakota as winter weather lingers

After dealing with winter weather all week, the northern Panhandle has its first road closure.

Six area volunteers awarded for their contributions to their communities

Six area volunteers awarded for their contributions to their communities

Six local volunteers were named as Golden Wheel Award winners at the District 5650 Rotary Conference

Southeast Nebraska turkey season begins, new harvest reporting initiated

Southeast Nebraska turkey season begins, new harvest reporting initiated

The 2023 spring turkey hunting season is here, with a new key change.

Sheriff: Car theft suspect assaulted officer in escape attempt

Sheriff: Car theft suspect assaulted officer in escape attempt

The Fremont County (Iowa) Sheriff's Office reports an arrest after a stolen vehicle was recovered near the truck stop east of Nebraska City at the intersection of Highway 2 and Interstate 29.

Nebraska holds 2023 Pro Day, all 32 NFL teams in attendance

Nebraska holds 2023 Pro Day, all 32 NFL teams in attendance

It’s the time of year when NFL hopefuls look to make a first impression on NFL scouts and that’s what 14 huskers attempted to do on Wednesday morning during Nebraska’s 2023 Pro Day.

Game and Parks spring trout stocking gets underway

Game and Parks spring trout stocking gets underway

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is making an effort to get more young Nebraskans interested in fishing.

Fischer inquires about Middle East strategy, capabilities

Fischer inquires about Middle East strategy, capabilities

Nebraska senator asks about provocative Russian Air Force behavior in Syria

Elkhorn North continues dominance, wins third straight state title

Elkhorn North continues dominance, wins third straight state title

For the third straight season, and for the third time since the school opened three years ago, Elkhorn North Wolves girls basketball are state champions of Class B. 

City Of Wymore Ceasing Law Enforcement Activities

City Of Wymore Ceasing Law Enforcement Activities

WYMORE - As of March 1st, the City of Wymore is ceasing law enforcements activities. According to the Mayor of Wymore, Collin Meints, the city no longer has sufficient full time police officers to effectively staff the Wymore police department. City offic

Multiple Drugs Found Inside a Daykin Residence Leads To Arrest

Multiple Drugs Found Inside a Daykin Residence Leads To Arrest

The Jefferson County Sheriff Department arrested a man on drug charges after a search warrant was used on a Daykin residence. 

Hilgers says student loan case tests presidential power

Hilgers says student loan case tests presidential power

Hilgers: congress meant only for student loans to be paused for active military

Storm Spotter Training Set For Tuesday In Beatrice

Storm Spotter Training Set For Tuesday In Beatrice

BEATRICE - The Gage, Jefferson, and Saline County Emergency Management Agencies are inviting the public to a storm Spotter's training to be held at 7PM, this Tuesday, at the Homestead National Historical Park Education Center in Beatrice. The class provid

Casey Thompson confirms plans to 'Run It Back' with Huskers

Casey Thompson confirms plans to 'Run It Back' with Huskers

Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson is staying with the Huskers for his final year of eligibility. 

Huskers erase 17-point deficit, earn comeback win over Badgers

Huskers erase 17-point deficit, earn comeback win over Badgers

Nebraska put up the largest comeback Pinnacle Bank Arena has ever seen to knock off Wisconsin 73-63. 

Nebraska gas prices continue to sit under national average

Nebraska gas prices continue to sit under national average

If you live in Nebraska, you're likely paying less to fill up your tank compared to the national average.

Southeast Nebraska backs Beatrice alum, former Husker Jurgens at Super Bowl

Southeast Nebraska backs Beatrice alum, former Husker Jurgens at Super Bowl

Southeast Nebraska will be represented by one of their own at Super Bowl LVII.

Thayer County Sheriff looking for man missing from Bruning area

Thayer County Sheriff looking for man missing from Bruning area

The Thayer County Sheriff is asking for the public's assistance as they try to find a man reported missing from the Bruning area.

Fairbury and Jansen Fire Departments Battle Thursday Night Fire

Fairbury and Jansen Fire Departments Battle Thursday Night Fire

FAIRBURY - Fire Crews from Fairbury and Jansen responded to a structure fire Thursday night in rural Jefferson County.

Chris Stapleton coming to Omaha in July

Chris Stapleton coming to Omaha in July

Grammy-winning country music artist Chris Stapleton is heading to Nebraska this summer.

NGPC celebrating 25th anniversary of Aquatic Habitat Program

NGPC celebrating 25th anniversary of Aquatic Habitat Program

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is celebrating 25 years of using permits for better habitat.

Nebraska sees rise in high school referees for 2023

Nebraska sees rise in high school referees for 2023

In December of 2021, the NSAA reported a 15-20% decrease in officials since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crash survivor returns to career with gratitude

Crash survivor returns to career with gratitude

Wiltse making remarkable return to the courtroom with a goal of soon running again

Turnovers doom short handed Huskers against red hot Wildcats

Turnovers doom short handed Huskers against red hot Wildcats

LINCOLN - Nebraska knew they'd be in for a challenge with an impressive Northwestern team visiting Lincoln on Wednesday night.

AG Hilgers, statewide agencies promote human trafficking awareness in January

AG Hilgers, statewide agencies promote human trafficking awareness in January

Human Trafficking is defined as "the unlawful act of transporting or coercing people in order to benefit from their work or service."

Truck driver killed in northeast Kansas accident

Truck driver killed in northeast Kansas accident

Fatal wreck occurs just south of the Kansas-Nebraska border

Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Meeting Thursday To Discuss Wind Farm Regulations

Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Meeting Thursday To Discuss Wind Farm Regulations

The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Committee will meet to continue talks about wind farm regulations.  NextEra is seeking a permit to build a second wind farm in Jefferson County, in the Jansen and Plymouth areas. 

COVERAGE ALERT: MUDECAS Basketball Tournament Starts Next Week In Beatrice

COVERAGE ALERT: MUDECAS Basketball Tournament Starts Next Week In Beatrice

BEATRICE - Next week, the MUDECAS basketball tournament tips off in the Beatrice Municipal Auditorium and Beatrice Middle School. This year the tournament is celebrating its 94th year. The longest running high school hoops tournament West of the Mississip

Saline County sees success in their latest drunk driving campaign

Saline County sees success in their latest drunk driving campaign

During the enforcement period, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office responded to 4 accidents.  No fatalities or serious injuries were reported and none of the reported accidents were alcohol related. 

One person killed in Council Bluffs home explosion

One person killed in Council Bluffs home explosion

One person is dead after an explosion in Council Bluffs on Tuesday.

Nebraska stifles Iowa with tough defense, beat rival 66-50

Nebraska stifles Iowa with tough defense, beat rival 66-50

Nebraska was swept by Iowa last year, but that won't be the case this season. 

Fairbury man detained on drug, tampering violations

Fairbury man detained on drug, tampering violations

BEATRICE – Beatrice Police report the December 19th arrest of a 36-year-old Fairbury man, on drug and tampering allegations. Macon Kaer was arrested after an officer stopped a vehicle he was driving in the thirteen-hundred block of Court Street, tha

Columbus native, former Husker linebacker Hausmann to transfer to Michigan

Columbus native, former Husker linebacker Hausmann to transfer to Michigan

Ernest Hausmann has announced his future plans. 

Game and Parks points to widespread drought as factor in decrease of deer harvest numbers

Game and Parks points to widespread drought as factor in decrease of deer harvest numbers

As the deer season nears its end, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is taking a closer look at deer harvest data.

Officials celebrate opening of beltway, hope it leads to less congested roads in Lincoln

Officials celebrate opening of beltway, hope it leads to less congested roads in Lincoln

A project backed by decades of planning, and two years of construction, Lincoln’s South Beltway near Saltillo Road and Highway 77 is complete.

Several southeast Nebraska counties included in USDA Upland Wildlife Habitat project

Several southeast Nebraska counties included in USDA Upland Wildlife Habitat project

More acreage and better habitat are on the way for several upland wildlife species in southeast Nebraska. 

Rhule captivates PBA crowd, says staff is 'on a mission'

Rhule captivates PBA crowd, says staff is 'on a mission'

At halftime of the Nebraska men's basketball game on Saturday with fourth-ranked Purdue, as has become tradition, Nebraska introduced new football Head Coach Matt Rhule. 

Federal data: Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history

Federal data: Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history

A ruptured pipe dumped enough oil this week into a northeastern Kansas creek to nearly fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool, becoming the largest onshore crude pipeline spill in nine years.

NE road deaths climbing, concerns mounting

NE road deaths climbing, concerns mounting

Highway safety groups ranking Nebraska among worst states in the nation.

Southeast Community College names two learning center directors

Southeast Community College names two learning center directors

New leaders hired for two of SCC's six learning centers

Court documents reveal new details in alleged Joseph strangulation, domestic assault case

Court documents reveal new details in alleged Joseph strangulation, domestic assault case

Former Nebraska Interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph allegedly choked an adult woman during an argument at his Lincoln home on Wednesday afternoon, according to court filings.

Kansas Man Arrested After Woman Found Dead In Marysville

Kansas Man Arrested After Woman Found Dead In Marysville

An investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in Marysville, Kansas.

Tecumseh prison facility aiming toward resuming full operational schedule

Tecumseh prison facility aiming toward resuming full operational schedule

A southeast Nebraska prison facility is taking steps toward resuming a normal operational schedule, Nebraska State Correctional Services officials announced Wednesday.

Adams Industries delivers mobile food bank for Lincoln

Adams Industries delivers mobile food bank for Lincoln

Needs can be met where the people are, or programs can be located where they are convenient. Adams Industries did what they didn't know they could, and will be part of helping people in need because of it. A custom food trailer wowed clients during its un

Wedding florist accused of burglary

Wedding florist accused of burglary

Tabor man accused of breaking into couple's home after delivering their wedding flowers

24-year-old life-flighted to Omaha after Cass County, Iowa crash injures 3

24-year-old life-flighted to Omaha after Cass County, Iowa crash injures 3

A 24-year-old and two teens were injured in a two-vehicle crash.

'Important to not rely on China': Pillen briefed on Nebraska rare earth project, discusses Trump

'Important to not rely on China': Pillen briefed on Nebraska rare earth project, discusses Trump

Nebraska’s next Governor, Republican Jim Pillen, continues  getting himself acquainted with things happening around the state before taking office.

'America's comeback starts now': Herbster supports Trump, message in announcement of election run

'America's comeback starts now': Herbster supports Trump, message in announcement of election run

It comes as no surprise, but former Gubernatorial candidate for Nebraska Charles W. Herbster has announced support for former President Donald Trump.

Navigation season ending three days early due to low river

Navigation season ending three days early due to low river

Flow support expected to end at Nebraska City on Nov. 22

Bellevue cancels postponed Veterans Day parade

Bellevue cancels postponed Veterans Day parade

Nebraska's official Veterans Day parade won't be happening this year.

US Cellular offers tips to avoid robocalls

US Cellular offers tips to avoid robocalls

International Fraud Awareness Week begins Sunday and US Cellular is arming customers with tips to avoid these unwanted calls. 

INTERVIEW: Jim Pillen talks gubernatorial election win

INTERVIEW: Jim Pillen talks gubernatorial election win

Jim Pillen will become the 41st Governor of Nebraska with a win over Carol Blood.

Huskers embracing underdog role in tilt with #3 Michigan, Farmer suspended, more

Huskers embracing underdog role in tilt with #3 Michigan, Farmer suspended, more

Nebraska travels to Ann Arbor, MI. for what will likely be their toughest test of the season as they take on third-ranked Michigan. 

'We're here to do a job': Husker police escort job holds honor, importance

'We're here to do a job': Husker police escort job holds honor, importance

It’s become somewhat of a staple and a tradition in college football... Law enforcement escorting the coach and team to the venue and out of the tunnel.

Bennet developer cited by EPA

Bennet developer cited by EPA

A Nebraska developer is in hot water with the Environmental Protection Agency for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act.

Thomas Rhett coming to Omaha

Thomas Rhett coming to Omaha

A country music star will be making his way to Nebraska next year.