John Beasley, Omaha actor whose career cut distinct path, was on brink of Broadway debut

Despite a late start, actor John Beasley realized stage and screen dreams whose foundations he laid in Omaha.

June 8, 2023Updated: June 8, 2023

By News Channel Nebraska

State

Red flag warnings, dangerous fire conditions continue across western Nebraska, northeast Colorado

6 hrs 51 mins ago

2026 Primary Election Results: Southeast Nebraska

12 hrs 43 mins ago

THAYER COUNTY: Koch advances in bid to retain county board seat; will face Brandt in general

13 hrs 21 mins ago

Three students participate in Nebraska INBRE program

13 hrs 27 mins ago

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

13 hrs 33 mins ago

FILLMORE COUNTY: Mumm unseats Noel for seat on county board

13 hrs 36 mins ago

Sports

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

WNCC baseball ends season with loss to Southeast at regionals

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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