Valentine considers program to reduce feral cat population
A program out of Beatrice aimed at reducing feral cat populations is gaining attention in communities across Nebraska, including Valentine, where city leaders are considering whether to adopt it.

Kimball Trap Team headed to Nationals next month
Kimball Trap Team headed to Nationals next month

US officials say Iran deal calls for diluting uranium at minimum, waiving sanctions, opening strait
US officials say Iran deal calls for diluting uranium at minimum, waiving sanctions, opening strait

Read the transcript of the US draft of the memorandum of understanding over Iran war
Read the transcript of the US draft of the memorandum of understanding over Iran war

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska
Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees
Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

NPPD shares glimpse into nuclear site selection process at Norfolk council meeting
NPPD shares glimpse into nuclear site selection process at Norfolk council meeting

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA
UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Big names are coming to Norfolk for annual comedy festival
Big names are coming to Norfolk for annual comedy festival

Sidney Public Schools approves used buses, saving thousands on fleet upgrades
Sidney Public Schools is replacing two route buses with more than 200,000 miles each after the school board approved the purchase of two newer used buses.

Fireworks bans spread across Nebraska Panhandle as drought and wildfire threat intensify
Communities across the Nebraska Panhandle are increasingly banning fireworks ahead of Independence Day as drought conditions, wildfire activity and ongoing Red Flag warnings raise concerns about public safety.

Windy conditions could test South Fork Fire near Crawford as containment reaches 80%
Fire officials say strong winds today could test containment lines on the South Fork Fire near Crawford as the fire reaches 80% containment.

Brush fire complicates Auburn disaster recovery
40 mph wind gusts expected today

Norfolk man arrested for exposing himself and peeking into apartment window, police say
Norfolk man arrested for exposing himself and peeking into apartment window, police say

Relief fund to help residents, ranchers and fire departments affected by Crawford-area fire
A relief fund has been established to support residents, ranchers and local fire departments impacted by the South Fork Fire near Crawford.

Kimball City Council passes ordinance prohibiting discharge of fireworks
Kimball City Council passes ordinance prohibiting discharge of fireworks

Village of Western, Nebraska plays central role in federal criminal investigation
Central to the story of a national plot to potentially attack an event at the White House over the weekend is a village in Southeast Nebraska called Western.

Nearly block-long mural taking shape in Valentine
Murals have been around for centuries, but they are becoming an increasingly common sight in communities across the country.

Norfolk Police gets new storage system project approved
Norfolk Police gets new storage system project approved

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers
Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

NU regents to consider Clarkson-Nebraska Medicine next steps, 4.25% tuition increase
NU regents to consider Clarkson-Nebraska Medicine next steps, 4.25% tuition increase

Watchorn appointed as interim county commissioner
Ryan Watchorn submitted his name for District 2 Cheyenne County Commissioner. Commissioner Darrell Johnson then announced his resignation.

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor
Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Northeast Nebraska foundation funded K-9 tied to major drug bust
Funding for 525-pound I-80 drug bust traced back to northeast Nebraska foundation

Otoe County hears nuclear report
Otoe County hears nuclear report

Jefferson County board insists PWF Road project still in the pipeline
The Jefferson County commissioners and highway department reiterated that the PWF Road reconstruction project remains on the books for this year, combatting online rumors to the contrary.

Gordon considers temporary ban on fireworks sales, use
Gordon is among several Sandhills communities considering a temporary ban on the sale and use of fireworks following a spring marked by multiple large wildfires in the region.

PlantNebraska returns to Fairbury Cemetery to help replace some trees destroyed by storms
A statewide organization is stepping up to help the Fairbury cemetery offset damage by planting a handful of new trees.

Norfolk water report turns heads
Norfolk water report turns heads

Nebraska suspect among those arrested in alleged plot targeting White House UFC event
Nebraska suspect among those arrested in alleged plot targeting White House UFC event

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Auburn Nabs Road Win at Syracuse in Legion Baseball
Five runs in the sixth inning snap 2-2 tie
Brush fire complicates Auburn disaster recovery
40 mph wind gusts expected today
Otoe County hears nuclear report
Otoe County hears nuclear report
Apace plans move in Nebraska City
Apace is planning to relocate to 11th Street shopping center
City seeks renewal of economic development program
The city council voted Monday to place plan on November ballot
