NWS confirms Otoe County tornado
The National Weather says a tornado lasted four minutes after touching down between Avoca and Otoe

Julian Brock respond to semi-trailer fire
Julian and Brock firefighters extinguished a trailer fire on Highway 75 Tuesday afternoon

Criminal allegations linked to Auburn mayor recall
Auburn City Councilman and petition circulator named in charges

Pink postcard hearing set Sept. 17 in Syracuse
The 2026 joint public hearing is scheduled at fairgrounds in Syracuse at 6:30 p.m. Thursday

NCTC prescribes excitement at every corner
Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce is encouraging people to say downtown longer

Union Pacific contributes to fire station generator
Volunteer fire department receives community ties grant

Police chief proposes e-moto ordinance
City commissioners discussed sidewalk use as e-bike and scooter ordinance comes before city council

Nebraska City Cats TNR reports fewer kittens
Rachael Inman says volunteers are welcome

John Brown's Cave plans storytelling event
Author Jon Volkmer highlights Mayhew Cabin fundraiser

Honeybee Festival 2026
Happening Now at Honeybee Festival

Knights Roll to Victory Over Tigers
LCC defends home turf in 50-8 romp over Falls City

Weeping Water Shuts Out Clarkson for First Win of Season
Jace McGill and strong team defense lead Indians to impressive win

Sheriff reports arrests after drug investigation in Falls City
Controlled buys conducted at Fulton Street residence

Nebraska City observes 9/11 25th anniversary
Nebraska City Fire and Rescue joined Mayor Bryan Bequette at courthouse observance

Lyon offers 40 years experience to guide sheriff's office for the next generation
Sheriff candidate highlights commitment to Johnson County

Ziskey raises issue of self-defense at Pierson hearing
The Otoe County Public Defender says a Nebraska City man charged with a stabbing assault had intervened on another man's behalf

Cass County cases allege road rage, meth, firearms
Recent court filings in Cass County include charges of an I-80 road rage, methamphetamine
Pilot car driver charged for weapon
A pilot car driver is charged in Otoe County for possession of a firearm by a felon

Police hold memorial send-off for K9 Mack
Police dog helped testify before Nebraska Legislature

Prison ordered on abuse charge
A 69-year-old Lincoln man will do prison time based on allegations dating back to 2004
Fines issued after car search near Rulo contested
An Elmo, Mo., woman was fined $750 for attempted possession

Police report Harlan Street accident
An 89-year-old woman was taken to the hospital Sept. 1 after a traffic accident in Falls City

Occupants escape safely from car inferno
Witnesses say occupants were trying to get belonging from car as flames spread

Tree planting planned at Riverview Nature Park
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their shovel for an Oct. 3 tree planting at Riverview Nature Park

Peru State hosts nature photographer Thursday
Forsberg completes bike tour following migration of sandhill cranes

School announces pink postcard hearing
NCPS links reductions in state, federal revenue leads to increased tax asking

Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn go head-to-head in Nebraska U.S. Senate debate
Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn go head-to-head in Nebraska U.S. Senate debate

Sidney man sentenced for attempted sexual assault
A Sidney, Iowa, man was sentenced to consecutive terms of 12 to 16 years

Threat to school board member alleged
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office reports an arrest alleging terroristic threats

Peru State announces hall of fame
Peru State announces hall of fame

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