Nebraska woodcarver transforms ordinary wood into extraordinary art

Roger Nadrchal's creative process involves meticulous attention to detail. Small ornaments can take up to an hour and a half to create, while larger, more complex pieces, like his favorite pair of giraffes, can require around 300 hours of work

February 3, 2026Updated: February 3, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford

Nebraska Emergency Management Region 23 has issued additional evacuation notifications for areas northwest of Crawford as the South Fork Fire continues to grow.

South Fork Fire grows to more than 28,000 acres, activity increases overnight

Fire activity increased overnight and into the early morning hours on the west and north sides of the South Fork Fire, according to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.

Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement

A 45-year-old Gordon man has reached a plea agreement after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.

Nebraska woodcarver transforms ordinary wood into extraordinary art

Regional

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford

South Fork Fire grows to more than 28,000 acres, activity increases overnight

Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement

State

The Dark Team dominates in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Ted Cruz backs Pete Ricketts, says Nebraska race could decide Senate control

FEMA approves grant to help cover South Fork Fire costs

Tri County kicks off expansion and renovation plans with groundbreaking

Grand Island woman found competent in headstone fraud case

Sports

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey