Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon. NASA released the crew's first downlinked images

Updated: April 3, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

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Regional

Potter-Dix crushes Creek Valley in district clash

Lincoln County school turns to an autonomous robot to line athletic fields

Scottsbluff Public Schools Awarded $2.9 Million Grant

Jury trial requested in Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns’ DUI case; pretrial set for November

State

Grand island’s Historic harvest of harmony parade takes over the streets

Forecasters back off river crest prediction in Beatrice

Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

Regional

Potter-Dix crushes Creek Valley in district clash

Lincoln County school turns to an autonomous robot to line athletic fields

Scottsbluff Public Schools Awarded $2.9 Million Grant

Jury trial requested in Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns’ DUI case; pretrial set for November

State

Grand island’s Historic harvest of harmony parade takes over the streets

Forecasters back off river crest prediction in Beatrice

Senator Brian Hardin Visits Kimball County Manor

FBI Top 10 fugitive accused in ATM cybercrime scheme appears in Nebraska court

State senators tour NioCorp mine progress

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Sports

Defensive dominance delivers 17-14 win for Wayne St.

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Potter-Dix crushes Creek Valley in district clash

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Nebraska Volleyball to play in elite spring championship event

Hastings’ Ella Tinsman Commits to Oklahoma State

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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