The former police chief of Oakland, Nebraska, has been charged in federal court with misappropriating public funds after a state audit found he’d spent nearly $15,000 in city funds on personal items.

A 36-hour snowfall projection map from the WeatherEye Weather Center pinpoints Sidney and Dalton to receive nearly nine inches of snow through Monday. Potter could receive around 5.5 inches. 

"Girls Day Out" in Sidney started with breakfast at the Sidney Elk's Lodge and the latest round of snow Saturday morning. 

A Lincoln man has pleaded no contest to manslaughter, in a case involving the death of his neighbor.

A woman from Grand Island was sentenced to more than four years in prison for meth-related charges.

Approximately 70 students at Northeast Community College have qualified for membership in the Phi Theta Kappa, (PTK), Tau Chi Chapter during the spring semester.

Now that a Nebraska bill to ban gender-affirming treatments for minors has cleared its first and toughest hurdle, parents and children likely to be affected by the measure are preparing for a legal fight, the American Civil Liberties Union said Friday.

A bill that would criminalize exposing anyone 18 or younger to a drag show in Nebraska was the last one to get a public hearing in this year’s legislative session late Friday.

A winter weather advisory was issued for Cheyenne, Kimball, Banner, Scotts Bluff, Sioux, Dawes, Box Butte, Morrill, Garden, and Deuel Counties in the Nebraska Panhandle at 3:41 a.m. Saturday.

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Protesters push for better working conditions, two-person crews

Over 400 students and 130 parents attended the farm day held at the Northeast Community College’s Chuck Pohlman Ag Complex during the morning and the afternoon.

Instead of going on vacation for spring break, a group of UNK students went to Kentucky and helped rebuild a home.

KIMBALL -- The Kimball City/County Park & Recreation Board is scheduled to met 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 in the City of Kimball Council Chambers.

A Central Nebraska dog rescue is preparing to host a national fundraiser.

The first annual 'Boutiques at The Barn' is underway in Hastings. 

FAIRBURY, NE — The City of Fairbury is getting a big boost in aid to help with certain projects in the community.

Several years ago, the directors of a youth program through Evangelical Free Church decided it was easier to take the message to the children than the children to the church. More than 15 years later, the program is still serving children.

A northeast Nebraska fire department is adding a new piece of technology into their everyday emergency services.

A new Heartland Country music artist will make his Nebraska Panhandle debut Friday night at The Rusty Bucket Pub and Grub in Chappell. 

Kimball, Nebraska—Residents and business owners in Kimball are encouraged to attend one of two upcoming Town Hall public meetings on the City of Kimball Comprehensive Plan update, to be held on April 19 and 20.

SIDNEY -- Sidney High School recently released the names of students who made the third quarter honor roll. The report is broken down into "Straight A Honor Roll," "B Average," and "A Average."

BRIDGEPORT -- In 2014, Morrill County Hospital started an ambulance service to do transfers between Bridgeport and regional hospitals. The program has evolved to a mobile emergency room capable of communicating with a hospital as it is treating patients.

Authorities are releasing more details about the crash that claimed two lives in Hastings on Thursday.

The Columbus Community Hospital announced a Platte County family will be benefiting from Project Lifesaver. 

Southern Schools student Lucas Rabstejnek heads the list of winners

A retired judge, an Omaha City Council member and civil liberties lawyers were among those who stood up Thursday for a proposal to end what some have called government-assisted 'home equity theft' in Nebraska.

A six-week abortion ban that may become Nebraska law worries the state’s pre-eminent doctors’ organization, which fears doctors could risk felony charges if they violate it – even though criminal charges aren’t explicitly in the bill.

Eva Mahoney grew up to write 59 books in 60 years, became one of the most famed mystery novelists on Earth, won the highest award given to mystery writers and earned the nickname 'America's Agatha Christie.'

Nelnet, the student loan service company based in Lincoln, is cutting an additional 550 positions in its diversified services division.

An investigation is underway to determine what lead to a deadly house fire overnight in Greenwood.

Collision sheers off northeast corner of a home

Voters in a northeast Nebraska school district have approved an eight-figure bond for major upgrades and a new early learning center, but just barely.

A man from Louisiana, facing a murder charge in northeast Nebraska, is awaiting a trial date after entering a written not guilty plea this week. 

No line break found.....no significant hazard

Residents of Battle Creek full the LENRD meeting Thursday night, many advocating the continuation of a project that will reduce their flooding woes.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, NE — After an over year-long process, Jefferson County has new wind turbine zoning regulations.

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$300 million project scheduled for 2026

Multiple people are in the hospital after a serious accident on the busiest street in Hastings.

Authorities in the metro area are investigating a shooting that injured one person on Thursday. 

A Grand Island man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for drug and weapon charges. 

There’s a new signature piece of art in the Merryman Performing Arts Center… and it’s as uniquely Nebraskan as its creator and its location.

The Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center is asking for volunteers for a drinking/alcohol lab. 

The city of Columbus announced who the next golf course superintendent will be. 

State officials and organizations work to help fight against period poverty within the state.

The City of Norfolk was recently awarded over $1,500,000 in grant funding to assist with economic recovery.

987 The Big Boy is giving away a $250 gift card to Sonny's Super Foods to the person who correctly guesses what day the snow pile will be melted down to the bare parking lot. Over 670 people registered guesses before the sign-up period closed on March 3. 

Fellow Democrat, State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, says in her eyes McDonnell is really a Republican.

The Lincoln Police Department arrested a man after he reportedly stabbed a woman and an Uber driver. 

Park trail realignment underway....City eyes trail connection with Homestead National Historical Park

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office announced the return of a veteran officer. 

SIDNEY -- Residents in much of the Panhandle woke today to snow and icy conditions as well as fog limiting visibility for travelers.

Authorities said a CODE Task Force operation led to the arrest of several people on drug charges Wednesday morning in Nebraska and Kansas.

Technology center gets huge boost from major donations

Prosecutor alleges pattern of conduct

Norfolk Police said they were called to a residence on a report of a suspicious person knocking on the door. 

Report: Those receiving the bivalent booster were 17 times less likely to die from COVID-19 than were the unvaccinated

Police arrested a 30-year-old man accused of pointing a firearm at motorists while driving his own vehicle. 

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Norfolk Catholic School elementary principal Bill Lafleur was announced Wednesday afternoon as the 2023 Rural Administrator of the Year by the Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic Schools Office.

A Nebraska-based coffee chain is celebrating a new world record.

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