Kentucky hardest hit as storms leave dozens dead in 5 states

Kentucky's governor says tornadoes may have killed 70 people in the state and the death toll may exceed 100.

December 11, 2021Updated: December 11, 2021

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Ainsworth NRCS field office currently without permanent staff

Ainsworth NRCS field office currently without permanent staff

Valentine Chamber closer to hiring new executive director

Valentine Chamber closer to hiring new executive director

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

State

Sidney Public Schools moves last day of classes to May 15

Kimball Library now offering Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program

Terence Crawford fined $75 for careless driving after stop where police ordered him out at gunpoint

Ainsworth NRCS field office currently without permanent staff

Alexis Forney, Lexi Johnson and Lucia Mendez earn Nebraska Broadcasters Association EEO Scholarships

Hospitals warn Nebraska Medicaid work rules could strain staffing and disrupt care

Sports

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard