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Firefighters make progress on nearly 30-acre fire near Crawford

Firefighters make progress on nearly 30-acre fire near Crawford

Ricketts stops at Sidney grocery, talks store’s history

Ricketts stops at Sidney grocery, talks store’s history

Big Red fever swept over the Madison County Fair on Friday night as several UNL athletes signed autographs

Big Red fever swept over the Madison County Fair on Friday night as several UNL athletes signed autographs

Monolith seeks to build data center in Hallam, application to be submitted by mid-July

Monolith seeks to build data center in Hallam, application to be submitted by mid-July

Troopers Conduct Local Truck Inspections in Madison County

Troopers Conduct Local Truck Inspections in Madison County

Man cited after seizure of dozens of animals at West Omaha home

Man cited after seizure of dozens of animals at West Omaha home

Union Omaha to host FC Juárez U-21 in first international exhibition match

Union Omaha to host FC Juárez U-21 in first international exhibition match

Cancer survivors take the spotlight during inaugural Grace on the Runway fundraiser in Kearney

Cancer survivors take the spotlight during inaugural Grace on the Runway fundraiser in Kearney

Dan Osborn seeks to replace Ricketts in Congress

Dan Osborn seeks to replace Ricketts in Congress

A famed police interrogation technique led to infamous false confessions in Nebraska. We still use it

A famed police interrogation technique led to infamous false confessions in Nebraska. We still use it

Oregon Trail Days 2026 wraps up Saturday

Oregon Trail Days 2026 wraps up Saturday

Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law

Trump will let bipartisan housing bill become law without signing in protest over GOP voter ID law

Missing 12-year-old Lincoln boy found safe in Texas, woman arrested

Missing 12-year-old Lincoln boy found safe in Texas, woman arrested

Jefferson County sets out to prove why “There’s No Place Like” the annual summer fair

Jefferson County sets out to prove why “There’s No Place Like” the annual summer fair

Kimball residents arrested after authorities seize over 100 grams of meth

Kimball residents arrested after authorities seize over 100 grams of meth

Caring for the 'Garden of Stones' earns recognition

Caring for the 'Garden of Stones' earns recognition

FBI seeks public's help in Isanti Community School abuse investigation

FBI seeks public's help in Isanti Community School abuse investigation

Making the good life even better

Making the good life even better

Jordan Larson Returns to LOVB Nebraska for Third Season

Jordan Larson Returns to LOVB Nebraska for Third Season

Nebraska abortions rose nearly 8% in 2025, mostly due to influx of Iowa patients

Nebraska abortions rose nearly 8% in 2025, mostly due to influx of Iowa patients

Alliance man arrested following attempted break-in and DUI with Child in Vehicle

Alliance man arrested following attempted break-in and DUI with Child in Vehicle

Dan Osborn denies recruiting Platner amid controversy

Dan Osborn denies recruiting Platner amid controversy

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Logan, Philips, Sedgwick counties

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Logan, Philips, Sedgwick counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Logan, Washington counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Logan, Washington counties

Roads temporarily closed at Wildcat Hills SRA

Roads temporarily closed at Wildcat Hills SRA

$28.8 million dollar flood mitigation plan approved for Northeast Nebraska communities

$28.8 million dollar flood mitigation plan approved for Northeast Nebraska communities

Central City welding camp doubles in size as more students explore skilled trades

Central City welding camp doubles in size as more students explore skilled trades

2 sentenced in $45 million investment fraud scheme

2 sentenced in $45 million investment fraud scheme

Christ Lutheran School breaks ground on $1.4M preschool expansion focused on safety upgrades

Christ Lutheran School breaks ground on $1.4M preschool expansion focused on safety upgrades

Democrat Stille, Independent Cohen both seeking to unseat incumbent Adrian Smith from U.S. House

Democrat Stille, Independent Cohen both seeking to unseat incumbent Adrian Smith from U.S. House

Local

Ricketts stops at Sidney grocery, talks store’s history

Sonny's Super Foods started in Bridgeport about 45 years ago. Now in the second generation, Scott and Jason Schmunk have expanded locations, and learned to adapt to the community's needs.

Dan Osborn seeks to replace Ricketts in Congress

Dan Osborn seeks to replace Rickett’s in Congress

Oregon Trail Days 2026 wraps up Saturday

Saturday starts with quickly with the parade lineup, Chili Cook-off registration, Mud Volleyball and Pickleball Tournament starting at 8 a.m.

Kimball residents arrested after authorities seize over 100 grams of meth

Kimball residents arrested after authorities seize over 100 grams of meth

Caring for the 'Garden of Stones' earns recognition

James Earp, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, director of the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, presented NCA’s Stewardship award to Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance Manager James Goodwin.

Nebraska

Firefighters make progress on nearly 30-acre fire near Crawford

Ricketts stops at Sidney grocery, talks store’s history

Big Red fever swept over the Madison County Fair on Friday night as several UNL athletes signed autographs

Monolith seeks to build data center in Hallam, application to be submitted by mid-July

Troopers Conduct Local Truck Inspections in Madison County

Man cited after seizure of dozens of animals at West Omaha home

Sports

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities