Inside the growing Amish community in Nebraska’s Sandhills

While the average family size in the United States has been shrinking for decades, the Amish population continues to grow—doubling approximately every 20 years.

February 4, 2025Updated: February 4, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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Regional

Sidney Girls' Golf takes third at the North Platte Golf Invite

Sidney Girls' Golf takes third at the North Platte Golf Invite

WNCC volleyball reverse sweeps Casper

The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team had their backs to the wall but came out swinging in the final three sets to reverse sweep Casper College Thursday at Cougar Palace.

Garden County handles Wallace

Garden County handles Wallace

WNCC to pay off all existing debt in proposed 2026-2027 budget

WNCC to pay off all existing debt in proposed 2026-2027 budget

State

Warren Buffett gives up chairman title at Berkshire Hathaway in the next step of his succession plan

Visit Nebraska leader touts tourism impact, Buffalo County growth

Banner County students honor Banner County first responders

Two new buildings proposed for downtown Norfolk in $18.5M redevelopment

Nebraska federal judge Robert Rossiter to take senior status

Lincoln man accused of stealing identities, enrolling people in college, cashing out student loans

Sports

Holgorsen challenging Nyziah Hunter in practice

Big Red Roll: Reviewing the Bowling Green Rout & Previewing Week 3 Nebraska Football NOW

Shorthanded at middle blocker, top-ranked Huskers sweep Jays in I-80 rivalry

CBS College Basketball Analyst Jon Rothsten delivers on happy hour promise

Lady Raiders Sweep Home Triangular

Bluejays Bury Bravettes in a Sweep

Ag & Outdoor

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

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