Ride voucher program to be used to keep people who've had too much alcohol, from getting behind the wheel

Beatrice elected officials still wrestling with issue of adjoining building conditions

At Monday night’s meeting, the council accepted a $250,000 donation from Cornerstone Bank that will go towards funding the project, which will cost anywhere from $4.3-4.9 million.

Lee provided leadership as CEO at Boone County Health Center in Albion and Community Medical Center in Falls City. He also served as a regional services consultant for Bryan LGH Health System.

According to Doane University, the number of reported sexual assaults is on the rise, but the university says that doesn't mean there are more sexual assaults. It just means more people feel safe enough to report what happened.

Beatrice Police arrest three suspects, after search of south Beatrice home uncovers drugs, paraphernalia and knives

Members of the Fairbury Rural Fire Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s office and area EMTs and dispatchers set up in front of Walmart on both Friday and Saturday evening. They accepted donations of new, in-box toys.

One teen killed in northeast Kansas rollover....while a couple dies in a north-central Kansas highway collision

Fairbury Rural Fire Prevention Coordinator Chris Parker set up a fryer and bought a frozen turkey to show what can go wrong when a turkey isn't fried properly.

Officials say the fire started in either a neighboring garage or RV, and then spread to the house at West 9th and Lindell Streets.

Beatrice man suspected of fraudulent use of credit cards

Beatrice Public Schools is winners of Nebraska Bank's "Champions of the Community" series on high school football

The second annual 'Christmas on Maple Street' festival took place Thursday evening in downtown Friend from 5-9 p.m.

Special samples were submitted to the state's department of health and human services, and tested negative for total coliform and E. coli bacteria.

The Friend Sentinel reports that the council voted 4-0 Wednesday to back Mayor Judith Knoke’s decision to dismiss the city utility superintendent, Patrick Gates, and city clerk, Debbie Gilmer.

73% (307-116) voted in favor of the pool bond. Meanwhile, nearly 72% (305-120) voted in favor of the sales tax increase.

Lower Big Blue NRD closing in on coliform problem, in Wymore Rural Water District

Multi-purpose classroom building taking shape on Beatrice Campus of Southeast Community College

From the clothes she wears to the budget she runs the woman in charge of the Nebraska State Fair has heard her share of complaints. 

Department reports to Beatrice Board of Public Works details projects going on, this fall

DeFrain is headed for Northwest Missouri State, while Johnson will go to Omaha to play for the Mavericks.

The November firearm season for deer in Nebraska starts Nov. 16 and runs through Nov. 24.

Long-time instructor and current SCC Board member, dies at age 73.

One passenger injured in rear-end collision, near Adams, Nebraska

Sentencing set for January, in shooting that paralyzed a man

Beatrice School Board recognizes great season for the Lady Orange Softball squad

On Veterans' Day, Legends served a free meal to all veterans who stopped by between 5-9 p.m.

Craig was transported to Jefferson Community Health and Life where he was pronounced dead due to injuries related to a motor vehicle accident.

Veterans Day observed with music-highlighted ceremony at Beatrice High School

Snow and bitter cold is expected across much of Nebraska and Iowa at the start of the work week.

Nebraska's rural areas are struggling with a shortage of high-speed internet, and consumers who live there are likely paying more for service than their urban counterparts.

Diller-Odell played about as crisp and complete of a match as they had all season Saturday, sweeping No. 4 Archbishop Bergan 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-22) at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

For the third time in as many days, BDS found a way in set five, winning the final frame, 16-14, to give the cooperative its second straight state championship in volleyball.

Beatrice Vietnam War Veteran honored with Quilt of Valor, for serving his country

BDS fended off match point four times in set four to win it 30-28 and went on a 13-0 run to win set five, 15-2, to down No. 2 Wynot in five sets at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Students, staff at Southeast Community College-Beatrice, help provide for students in need

Five to ten year state prison term handed man for selling drug and stolen weapon

As new 60-day Nebraska Legislative session nears, meetings are being held on property tax relief

Kansas authorities charge Silver Lake, Kansas man in death of granddaughter, from Beatrice, Nebraska

No. 3 BDS stormed back to down No. 6 Bertrand 25-18, 25-21 and 15-12 in the final three sets on Thursday night at Lincoln Northeast High School.

Hubbell man convicted in two county burglary incidents

Plea deal reached in local residential burglary

Plans for a controversial Lincoln area chicken farm, the kind of operation backed by Governor Pete Ricketts, are dead, at least for now.

Tri County advanced to the quarterfinals of the Class D1 football playoffs after a 68-8 drubbing of No. 3 seed Elmwood-Murdock (8-2) on Wednesday night in DeWitt.

House member Smith talks impeachment, trade, measure to rename a national monument

Officials say a late harvest, wet corn and the fall chill have combined to multiply demand for propane in Iowa and other states.

Gage County officials say public could face some delays, with retirements of key treasurer's office staff members

Jason Burns sentenced to prison, for Gage County flight to avoid arrest

No. 7 Cross County (6-4) held the Eagles scoreless over the final three quarters and racked up over 300 rushing yards in a 20-6 win in Bruning on Wednesday night.

Navy leader brings extensive credentials, as top choice for University of Nebraska Presidency

Deshler city attorney Ben Murray spoke with Thayer County attorney Daniel Warner, and they both agreed to let the county handle the situation going forward. The city council had no objection.

The legislature’s latest plan to fix Nebraska’s property tax mess is set to be revealed later this month, November 22nd to be exact.

Mayors race, half-cent tax for hospital, decided by Kansas voters

Misuse of Kansas county funds, leads to conviction

Huss' mother, Kris, was a hall-of-fame women's basketball player at Creighton University from 1990-1994. Although Sara won't be playing basketball in college, she's honored to carry on the family tradition of playing college athletics.

Businesses, professionals, employees and non-profits honored by Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce

Ward, 87, and his wife, Maxine, were present at the Jefferson County Courthouse Tuesday for the ceremony, in which the county commissioners honor a Veteran of the Month on the first Tuesday of every month.

Fall tree planting program used to help dress up former Masonic Lodge site

Beatrice officials, downtown organization trying to get at problems with downtown buildings adjacent to operating businesses

GENEVA - The Geneva City Council held a public hearing at Monday night's meeting regarding a new proposal from the city's Department of Economic Development. For at least the last 10 years or so, there's been discussion of economic development along or ne

A Southern High School student has been arrested after allegedly posting a threatening message on social media.

A District Court Judge on Friday denied a motion filed by Aubrey Trail’s attorney to find Nebraska’s death penalty unconstitutional.

For the second time in a year two of the state's top Democrats are feuding.

A new report says farm bankruptcies have risen in Nebraska and Iowa.

Daylight saving time returns to Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri in March.

Teams of hunters participate in annual Nebraska Governor's Pheasant Hunt