LINCOLN, Neb. - Governor Jim Pillen has directed the deployment of Nebraska Task Force One (NE-TF1) – Nebraska’s Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Team to flood-stricken areas of Texas. The 45-member group, including two canine teams, will leave'... Read More

The University of Nebraska is addressing a shortage of lawyers who represent the state's most vulnerable children, especially in rural areas. The attorneys are being equipped to work with kids who have suffered through physical, emotional, or fina'... Read More

LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska State Patrol is emphasizing the importance of following posted speed limits following a special enforcement effort in a high-traffic construction zone near Lincoln. Wednesday morning, troopers performed a high-visibili'... Read More

COLUMBUS, Neb. - The Nebraska Public Power District Board of Directors held an emergency virtual board meeting Wednesday at 9 a.m. to discuss the restoration of a transmission line damaged by a recent storm. On an 11-0 vote, the board passed a res'... Read More

LINCOLN, Neb. - More Nebraskan families may now qualify for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition assistance program due to recently updated income guidelines. The federally funded program provides nutritional support, healthy'... Read More

HASTINGS- In addition to the annual Independence Day activities at Fisher Fountain, the City of Hastings will be recognizing two pieces of local history on July 4.  This year marks the 100th birthday of Well 4 and the 110th birthday of Well 1, wh'... Read More

Sebastian Dunbar, 31, was convicted of first-degree murder for the death of Molly Gruber in Superior, Nebraska on Monday. On December 17, 2023, Dunbar used a rifle to shoot through a door of their residence, killing Gruber. The couple had one child t'... Read More

Mid-Plains Community College has received national recognition for a new program that has driven student success and made a meaningful difference in the community. The college took first place and was honored with the 2025 Jenzabar Impact Award fo'... Read More

The American Red Cross has mobilized volunteers and resources to assist those affected by the flooding in Central Nebraska. The Red Cross is currently supporting a shelter at the Red Cross Chapter Office in Grand Island (404 E. 3rd Street, Grand Isla'... Read More

Free meals are available to all children age one to eighteen at specific sites across Nebraska. Meals are available to children through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture program. Below is a link to a list tha'... Read More

(Omaha, Neb.) — A Nebraska State Trooper was injured this evening in Omaha when the trooper’s patrol unit was struck by a large truck. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. Monday. Troopers were performing traffic control on Interst'... Read More

(Ogallala, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is renewing calls for motorists to pay attention to the road after a second trooper’s parked patrol unit was struck in the span of just 10 days. The second crash occurred Sunday morning near Paxton. '... Read More

LINCOLN- The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to welcome a new four-legged member to the team. NSP’s newest K9, Scooter, is now on the job with a unique skillset. Scooter is the only active police service dog in Nebraska trained in electronics stora'... Read More

North Platte Community College is unveiling their 2025 raffle car, a 1972 GMC C10, today at the Buffalo Bill Kiwanis Antique Car Show at Memorial Park in North Platte. Throughout the summer, tickets will be sold everywhere the vehicle is displayed'... Read More