Nebraskans will no longer be required to wear masks at all times at most Nebraska hospitals.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Missouri man following an alleged road rage incident Saturday evening during the strong winter storm in western Nebraska.

Facility in Gordon was well attuned to treating clients from the nearby Pine Ridge Reservation

Here's the latest winter weather information, including weather alerts, road conditions, and storm closings and cancellations.

As liberal lawmakers slow legislation down, conservative are pushing back.

LINCOLN -- The City of Sidney received its second Project of the Year recognition in two years. The 2023 Project of the Year award was presented at the NMPP Energy annual banquet in Lincoln.

Max Anderson and Gabe Swansen slugged two homers in Nebraska’s 10-7 setback vs. Illinois in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Old Man Winter refuses to release his grip from the Sidney area.

Union Pacific has become the second major freight railroad in the past week to back away from the industry’s longstanding push to cut train crews down to one person as lawmakers and regulators focus on rail safety after last month’s derailment in Ohio.

The Sidney Lady Raider Track team won gold in eight events Friday to capture the team title at the John Ganser Invitational at Weymouth Field in Sidney. Gering took the top spot in the boys division, edging defending state champion Sidney by 11 points.

Darrion Trammell converted a go-ahead free throw after he was fouled on a floater with 1.2 seconds left, and San Diego State muscled its way into its first Final Four, grinding out a 57-56 victory over Creighton in the South Region final.

Two main road arteries in the southern Nebraska Panhandle closed Saturday afternoon due to winter weather conditions.

Nebraska crushed four homers against Illinois to clinch the weekend series over the Fighting Illini with an 8-3 win at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Saturday afternoon.

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska State Troopers who initially performed a traffic stop in Scottsbluff unexpectedly ended up delivering a few DoorDash meals. According to a tweet from Nebraska State Patrol, a few nights ago, Troopers Dusatko and Sporer

A 36-hour snowfall projection map from the WeatherEye Weather Center pinpoints Sidney and Dalton to receive nearly nine inches of snow through Monday. Potter could receive around 5.5 inches. 

"Girls Day Out" in Sidney started with breakfast at the Sidney Elk's Lodge and the latest round of snow Saturday morning. 

Junior Emmett Olson threw a career-high 10 strikeouts against Illinois to propel the Huskers to a series-opening 8-4 win in front of a season-high crowd of 5,626 at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park on Friday night.

Now that a Nebraska bill to ban gender-affirming treatments for minors has cleared its first and toughest hurdle, parents and children likely to be affected by the measure are preparing for a legal fight, the American Civil Liberties Union said Friday.

A bill that would criminalize exposing anyone 18 or younger to a drag show in Nebraska was the last one to get a public hearing in this year’s legislative session late Friday.

Creighton coach Greg McDermott understood what his team needed to do if it wanted to make school history.

A winter weather advisory was issued for Cheyenne, Kimball, Banner, Scotts Bluff, Sioux, Dawes, Box Butte, Morrill, Garden, and Deuel Counties in the Nebraska Panhandle at 3:41 a.m. Saturday.

Bryce Peterson’s single to score Shintaro Inoue in the ninth inning was the game winner for the Western Nebraska Community College baseball team as they topped Trinidad State College 6-5 in extra innings at Cleveland Field in an Empire Conference contest.

Several years ago, the directors of a youth program through Evangelical Free Church decided it was easier to take the message to the children than the children to the church. More than 15 years later, the program is still serving children.

A new Heartland Country music artist will make his Nebraska Panhandle debut Friday night at The Rusty Bucket Pub and Grub in Chappell. 

Kimball, Nebraska—Residents and business owners in Kimball are encouraged to attend one of two upcoming Town Hall public meetings on the City of Kimball Comprehensive Plan update, to be held on April 19 and 20.

SIDNEY -- Sidney High School recently released the names of students who made the third quarter honor roll. The report is broken down into "Straight A Honor Roll," "B Average," and "A Average."

BRIDGEPORT -- In 2014, Morrill County Hospital started an ambulance service to do transfers between Bridgeport and regional hospitals. The program has evolved to a mobile emergency room capable of communicating with a hospital as it is treating patients.

A retired judge, an Omaha City Council member and civil liberties lawyers were among those who stood up Thursday for a proposal to end what some have called government-assisted 'home equity theft' in Nebraska.

A six-week abortion ban that may become Nebraska law worries the state’s pre-eminent doctors’ organization, which fears doctors could risk felony charges if they violate it – even though criminal charges aren’t explicitly in the bill.

Eva Mahoney grew up to write 59 books in 60 years, became one of the most famed mystery novelists on Earth, won the highest award given to mystery writers and earned the nickname 'America's Agatha Christie.'

The Minuteman Activities Conference, Western Trails Conference, and Western Conference all released their girls and boys All-Conference selections for the 2022-23 Winter Sports season.

Nelnet, the student loan service company based in Lincoln, is cutting an additional 550 positions in its diversified services division.

Adam Bohac is originally from Kimball and was an All-State basketball and football player at Kimball High School. He graduated from Kimball in 2000.

Isabelle Bourne led Nebraska with 17 points, while Jaz Shelley added 12 points and nine assists, but it was not enough to stop Kansas from working its way to a 64-55 women's basketball win over the Huskers at Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday night.

987 The Big Boy is giving away a $250 gift card to Sonny's Super Foods to the person who correctly guesses what day the snow pile will be melted down to the bare parking lot. Over 670 people registered guesses before the sign-up period closed on March 3. 

Fellow Democrat, State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, says in her eyes McDonnell is really a Republican.

SIDNEY -- Residents in much of the Panhandle woke today to snow and icy conditions as well as fog limiting visibility for travelers.

The Nebraska School Activities Association announcing student recipients of the Winter NCPA Academic All State Awards.

Police arrested a 30-year-old man accused of pointing a firearm at motorists while driving his own vehicle. 

It’s the time of year when NFL hopefuls look to make a first impression on NFL scouts and that’s what 14 huskers attempted to do on Wednesday morning during Nebraska’s 2023 Pro Day.

UnitedHealthcare and News Channel Nebraska are teaming up once again to participate in a bicycle helmet giveaway along with a grant towards an elementary school.

STERLING, Colo. -- Firefighters Jenny Breuer and Cody Fix recently completed their probationary year with Sterling Fire Department.

Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball interim head coach Isaac Lu was given a special recognition by the WBCA (Women’s Basketball Coaches Association) that was released on Monday.

Nebraska fell 6-5 at Creighton after surrendering three runs in the bottom of the ninth on Tuesday night at Charles Schwab Field.

The Scotts Bluff County Commissioners gave approval to the transit department to purchase new vehicles on Monday.

With about 300 athletes participating, there was plenty of strong competition Saturday during the annual high school track and field meet sponsored by Chadron State College inside its Nelson Physical Activity Center.

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule hopes Gabe Ervin, Jr. can be that "battering ram that puts games away."

STERLING, Colo. -- Sterling Police announced this afternoon the arrest of Michael Scott Bretz, 49, on charges related to enticement of a child.

CHAPPELL -- Jordan's Way is planning a stop in Chappell Friday as part of a regional tour. The three-hour stop is planned for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 24.

The Lodgepole Community Fund hosted Bingopalooza on Saturday, March 11, in conjunction with the Sidney Elks Lodge.

The high school spring sports season is always challenging and unpredictable, and the start of the 2023 season is no different. With the first competitions scheduled for this week, the weather forecast is already dictating changes.

Holyoke Police assisted Perkins County Sheriff's Department in high-speed chase.

The Cheyenne County Fair Board is scheduled to meet 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, at the Fair Board office , Cheyenne County Fair Grounds.

'Let Them Grow Act' would prohibit gender altering procedures

The Westen Nebraska Community College baseball team battled but couldn’t come away with any victories on Monday against Luna Community College in Empire Conference action at Cleveland Field.

Wyoming has pushed to the front of efforts to prohibit the most common type of abortion with the nation's first explicit ban on abortion pills.

Jesse Neugebauer was named the new principal at Lincoln Elementary for the 2023-24 school year.

Makayla Denbo of Ogallala, Nebraska, has been named the Project Strive Student of the Month for February.

Nebraska football holds first practice under Coach Matt Rhule

SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County Commissioners today approved a location for an emergency siren to be located in the community of Lorenzo.

SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County Commissioners this morning addressed how to reimburse costs for traveling employees.

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission conservation officers and the Gering Police Department responded to the occurrence of a mountain lion on a security video twice recently.

Potter-Dix Speech Team brings home two individual D2 state champions along with other awards.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is making an effort to get more young Nebraskans interested in fishing.