Semi trailer fire closes Interstate 80 at Brule at end of holiday weekend

A semi trailer on fire is being blamed for closing both lanes of Interstate 80 near Brule on Monday afternoon as 4th of July travelers were returning home from the long weekend.

July 4, 2022Updated: July 4, 2022
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

County awaits court over pioneer cemetery

An Otoe County lawsuit challenges the creation of a 2019 cemetery association and its authority for new burials

BPD makes separate domestic assault arrests

BPD makes separate domestic assault arrests

Fairbury awarded $2 million Brownfields grant to fund cleanup of former metalwork site

A Southeast Nebraska city will be receiving some federal funding to help them clean up and convert a contaminated site of a former metalwork operation.

Democratic candidates for statewide office embrace challenger status in campaigns against Republican opponents

Three registered Democrats running for statewide office against Republicans in this year’s election say they know their campaigns may be uphill battles – but they’re embracing that challenge anyway.