Oldest living American is now a Nebraskan

With 115-year-old Hester Ford's passing, the Gerontology Research Group lists Thelma Sutcliffe of Omaha, born in 1906, as the oldest living American

April 19, 2021Updated: September 25, 2021

By News Channel Nebraska

State

New Family Health Center unveiled in Grand Island, opens April 6

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Nebraska bill would require DHHS to maintain retroactive Medicaid coverage

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Golf, games and pickleball: Drop Zone opens in Kearney

3 hrs 42 mins ago

Highway 250 project near Gering set to begin mid-April

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NDOT begins multiple road construction projects across Southeast Nebraska

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Sidney man in custody for sexual assault of teenage girls

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Sports

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC