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August 5, 2024Updated: August 5, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

State

High Burn Danger Resurfacing

1 hr 14 mins ago

Ashby, Minor fires surge past 75,000 acres; crews battle wind as response expands

6 hrs 50 mins ago

UNK students get hands-on look at law enforcement during State Patrol Experience Day

16 hrs 20 mins ago

EPA allows summer sale of E-15 gas nationwide

18 hrs 16 mins ago

Small town buildings turned into lifelong commitments for Northeast Nebraska residents

18 hrs 22 mins ago

St. Pauls Lutheran School officially opens its expansion to the public

18 hrs 31 mins ago

USDA offers disaster assistance to Nebraska producers impacted by wildfires

20 hrs 4 mins ago

Converting civic apathy to civic pride: a case study from Marysville, Kansas

20 hrs 11 mins ago

Case of man accused of January stabbing in Deshler advances to district court

20 hrs 54 mins ago

Peetz fourth graders raise over $2,200 for Nebraska ranchers impacted by wildfires

21 hrs 9 mins ago

Complaint against Osborn’s Senate campaign alleges improper payments to family; campaign denies wrongdoing

21 hrs 19 mins ago

Kimball Jr./Sr. High School hosts first annual Frontier Voices Festival Choir

21 hrs 19 mins ago

Sterling teen killed in Monday afternoon crash

23 hrs 23 mins ago

Morrill Fire reaches 100% containment; crews remain on alert as fire weather intensifies

March 25th 2026, 4:28 PM UTC

Alliance Police Department completes department-wide technology upgrade

March 25th 2026, 4:01 PM UTC

Dog deceased, one person injured in Sterling structure fire Tuesday

March 25th 2026, 2:16 PM UTC

Library Explorers Club builds teamwork, problem solving skills among kids

March 25th 2026, 12:26 PM UTC

Senate passes Fischer bill to speed wildfire relief for Nebraska producers

March 24th 2026, 11:32 PM UTC

Nebraska Dem Senate candidate Burbank paid third-party candidate’s filing fee

March 24th 2026, 9:51 PM UTC

Outdoor warning siren testing Wednesday, March 25

March 24th 2026, 9:24 PM UTC

Ricketts supports national Play Day

March 24th 2026, 8:55 PM UTC

U.S. Air Force to hit major milestones on Sentinel Project this year

March 24th 2026, 8:46 PM UTC

LB1100 expands corporate immunity, threatens access to justice for Nebraska families

March 24th 2026, 8:42 PM UTC

Grand Island man gets 20 years in fentanyl distribution case resulting in death

March 24th 2026, 7:54 PM UTC

Norfolk hospital and health system rebrands as Faith Health

March 24th 2026, 5:46 PM UTC

Fernau selected percussion section leader at intercollegiate performance

March 24th 2026, 5:44 PM UTC

Health care system changes its name

March 24th 2026, 5:30 PM UTC

Nebraska DHHS fires top administrator at troubled Kearney youth center

March 24th 2026, 5:21 PM UTC

Bridgeport highway work begins at end of the month

March 24th 2026, 5:14 PM UTC

From floods to fires: Northeast Nebraska neighbors lead hay convoy to western Nebraska

March 24th 2026, 4:30 PM UTC

Donations, volunteers needed as volunteer fire departments anticipate busy fire season

March 24th 2026, 4:05 PM UTC

Sidney Middle School honor roll

March 24th 2026, 4:03 PM UTC

Morrill, Cottonwood Fires near full containment as crews begin scaling back

March 24th 2026, 2:59 PM UTC

KC & The Sunshine Band Performing at Nebraska State Fair

March 24th 2026, 2:28 PM UTC

Nebraska seeks to end retroactive Medicaid coverage. Hospitals say it will have ‘disastrous’ impact.

March 24th 2026, 10:54 AM UTC

Two-car collision results in minor injuries

March 24th 2026, 3:54 AM UTC

Ag Secretary visits Nebraska, surveys wildfire damage

March 24th 2026, 3:13 AM UTC

Communication equipment breakdowns highlighted as major issue during Morrill, Cottonwood Fires

March 24th 2026, 2:44 AM UTC

North Platte High School evacuated after bomb threat; nothing found after search

March 23rd 2026, 11:50 PM UTC

Sen. Storer discusses possibility of Valentine churches being taxed for day cares in weekly column

March 23rd 2026, 10:21 PM UTC

Hay Convoy passes through Kearney on way to help ranchers after Wildfires

March 23rd 2026, 8:08 PM UTC

Upcoming ServSafe® food safety trainings available across Nebraska Panhandle

March 23rd 2026, 7:42 PM UTC

Onstott seeks county commissioner seat

March 23rd 2026, 7:22 PM UTC

Helping young children recover after natural disasters

March 23rd 2026, 3:57 PM UTC

Businesses taking a hit due to streetcar construction

March 23rd 2026, 3:55 PM UTC

Assault involving injury in weekly Valentine Police report

March 23rd 2026, 3:42 PM UTC

NE Chamber, Dept. of Labor announce new community college manufacturing credential

March 23rd 2026, 3:34 PM UTC

Firefighters contain Old 83 Fire; respond to two additional fires south of North Platte and one fire near McCook

March 23rd 2026, 11:49 AM UTC

One transported to hospital after being hit by train in Grand Island

March 22nd 2026, 9:55 PM UTC

Sidney, Potter-Dix Speech finishes runner-up at districts, qualifies multiple entries for state

March 22nd 2026, 7:33 PM UTC

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic has 23 points, knocks down late bucket to send Nuggets over Suns 125-123

Colorado sports notes: Rockies begin franchise makeover under the front office leadership of Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes

Creighton coach Greg McDermott announces retirement after 16 seasons; Alan Huss will succeed him

Greg McDermott announces retirement from Creighton basketball program

WNCC softball splits with Miles on Sunday

Eagles notes: Four Chadron State entries place at Gillette Rodeo

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic posts his 35th triple-double as the Nuggets beat the Trail Blazers 128-112

Illinois beats Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women's NCAA Tournament

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball splits with Luna

Bynes, Relay Set Facility Records at Chadron State Home Meet

WNCC baseball opens conference play with wins over Luna

Colorado sports notes: MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

New high school and youth all-star basketball event set for Sunday

Holm gets two home runs in game 2 winner, WNCC splits with NJC on Wednesday

Sidney’s Lilee Wieser commits to Kansas State rowing team

Sidney’s Aubrey Campbell commits to Peru State women’s golf team

WNCC drops pair of games to NJC

Williams scores 17 off the bench, Wichita State beats Wyoming 74-70 in NIT

Broncos get star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, AP sources say

Ol' Red and KWBE unveil 2026 Nebraska High School Baseball Broadcast Schedule

2026 High School Girls Basketball Postseason Central

2026 High School Boys Basketball Postseason Central

Kearney welcomes champions back to town

Eagles notes: Villwok 3rd, Gehlhausen 4th, Smith 8th at Nationals

Merino ends season as Class 2A runner-ups

Saturday's local scoreboard, March 14

Howells-Dodge Caps Off "Title Town" Claim with Boys State Championship

Scottsbluff Uses Fast Start to Win Class B State Championship

Lincoln Southwest wins first ever boys basketball title, keeps Class A trophy in Lincoln

Archangels Catholic quiets EPPJ to claim D2 title, school's first under new name

Black Hills State Takes First Two From Softball

Friday's local scoreboard, March 13

Elkhorn North ends Skutt’s reign in Class B

Papillion-La Vista South returns to Class A title game1

#4 DC West upsets #1 Ogallala 43-39 in C-1 semifinals

McCool Junction wins rubber match with East Butler in D1 quarters

Auburn survives last-second shot by upset-minded Gothenburg

DC West hangs on against GICC to advance to state semifinals for the first time

Freeman edges Valentine in overtime thriller at state tournament

WNCC baseball wins second straight on Spring Break trip in Arizona

UNLV earns 73-70 win in Mountain West Conference Tournament against Wyoming

Wednesday's local scoreboard, March 11

Archangels shuts down Sacred Heart in second half to secure spot in D2 semis

Freeman survives wild overtime thriller in C2

Bergan buttons up Pender in second half, books return trip to state semifinals

2026 Nebraska Boys Basketball State Championships: Preview, Broadcast Schedule, Results

WNCC baseball splits with No. 25 Central Arizona

Hanover celebrates sending both basketball teams to state tournament

Fire trucks and fans: Valentine rallies behind Badgers bound for state

From high jumps to slam dunks, Cronin leads Valentine to state basketball tournament

Ag & Outdoor

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

Nebraska Extension to host March 17 Webinar on Confinement Feeding Cow-calf Pairs

February 27th 2026, 8:27 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual fisheries discussion

February 27th 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks releasing rainbow trout this spring

February 21st 2026, 3:02 PM UTC

Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales

February 19th 2026, 1:27 AM UTC

Outdoors notes: Archery paddlefish applications to be accepted March 1-14

February 15th 2026, 7:05 AM UTC

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available

February 2nd 2026, 2:12 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills education events set for February

January 31st 2026, 8:56 AM UTC

After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska

January 30th 2026, 4:54 PM UTC

test vod data

January 26th 2026, 7:01 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Valentine’s Day featured in February at state parks

January 24th 2026, 9:15 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Surveillance detects 197 positive CWD cases

January 12th 2026, 2:04 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Hunters may start buying spring turkey permits Jan. 12

January 10th 2026, 10:54 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Grant program to fund research on state’s at-risk species

January 3rd 2026, 10:09 AM UTC

Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration

December 31st 2025, 6:31 PM UTC

Central Nebraska producer named Nebraska Cattlemen president

December 28th 2025, 11:33 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Multispecies lottery permit applications accepted beginning Jan. 2

December 28th 2025, 10:18 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Celebrate 2026 with First Day Hikes

December 20th 2025, 11:12 AM UTC

Farmers share ideas to maximizes profits at annual conference

December 16th 2025, 7:21 PM UTC

NGPC recaps rifle deer season, sees expected drop in whitetail harvest

December 15th 2025, 4:47 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Info sought on wanton waste of deer

November 29th 2025, 5:59 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Pheasants to be released for hunting before Thanksgiving

November 22nd 2025, 6:31 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Firearm deer hunters should think safety first

November 15th 2025, 6:57 AM UTC

Warm temperatures to add new wrinkle, caution as rifle deer season begins

November 13th 2025, 3:38 PM UTC

Hunters may donate deer to Hunters Helping the Hungry

November 8th 2025, 9:10 AM UTC

Outdoors notes: Game and Parks closed for customer service on Veterans Day

November 1st 2025, 8:20 AM UTC

American farmers welcome China's promise to buy soybeans, but the deal doesn't solve everything

October 30th 2025, 9:56 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Explore the parks with these Game and Parks events in November

October 25th 2025, 9:20 AM UTC

Game and Parks websites temporarily unavailable

October 23rd 2025, 12:06 AM UTC

US ranchers oppose Trump's plan to import more Argentine beef and experts doubt it will lower prices

October 21st 2025, 7:12 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Make the most of Nebraska’s fur harvesting opportunities

October 18th 2025, 8:35 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Commissioners approve sportfishing orders

October 11th 2025, 2:50 PM UTC

Outdoors notes: Carrizales wins fourth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational title

October 4th 2025, 8:11 AM UTC

Games and Parks urges Nebraska drivers to use caution to avoid collisions with deer

October 2nd 2025, 5:42 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Fort Robinson makes way for new pool

September 27th 2025, 9:16 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Catch these Game and Parks education events in October

September 20th 2025, 11:24 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Sight-in opportunities available for hunters

September 13th 2025, 9:41 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Boat ramp improvements made at Merritt Reservoir

September 6th 2025, 7:26 AM UTC

Ash Hollow SHP to host book signing Sept. 5

September 2nd 2025, 5:09 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Kester receives Public Lands Hero Award

August 30th 2025, 8:35 AM UTC

Nebraska Game and Parks accepting applications for watchable wildlife grants

August 26th 2025, 6:42 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Dove hunting season opens Sept. 1

August 23rd 2025, 9:17 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Fish kills occurring in Nebraska

August 16th 2025, 5:01 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Kayak cleanup at Lake Minatare SRA Aug. 21

August 9th 2025, 11:37 AM UTC

Outdoors notes: Nebraska fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 11

August 2nd 2025, 7:46 AM UTC

Peetz third grader names 4-H rabbit after favorite radio station

July 30th 2025, 3:48 PM UTC