An all-time great high school coach from Southeast Nebraska has earned his moment in the spotlight this summer: record-setting Shickley coach Dan Sorge is now a member of the NHSACA Hall of Fame.

A road work project is set to resume on US Highway 77 in southeast Nebraska. 

The theme in Lincoln this weekend is raising awareness.

Air Methods is being recognized for their excellent pediatric readiness

July is when county review boards across the state begin to respond to protests to last month's property tax appraisals. But what is that protest process like? Jefferson County provides an inside look.

Several School Resource Officers from Southeast Nebraska are taking time during the summer to better their skills of serving the community and their schools. 

The City of Beatrice is taking protective measures to improve and maintain several city streets. 

A wet start to the month of July continues for southeast Nebraska. 

Nebraska Game and Parks is asking for the public’s help in maintaining a healthy and hunt-able Wild Turkey population.

A favorite tradition for southeast Nebraska is soon to be back up and running for 2025. 

A street through the central part of Beatrice will be closed for the next few weeks. 

The Gage County Sheriff’s Office is working to combat the high number of scam calls in southeast Nebraska.

The City of Beatrice is looking to make upgrades to the heart of its downtown. 

It's quickly become one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States and the City of Beatrice is looking to contribute to that. 

Shayla Rautenberg of Milford is bringing a gold medal back to Nebraska after she and the Team USA U19 squad captured the gold medal at this year's Pan American Cup in Canada.

A Lincoln man is dead after being ejected from his vehicle in a highway accident.

The towns of Hanover and Fairbury are both once again celebrating Fourth of July weekend with the latest installments of long-running traditions - both of which will still be in action on Saturday ahead of a fireworks display Saturday night.

Plea deals were reached in a child abuse case and a sexual assault case and opposite sentences were imposed in two unrelated drug possession cases in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday. 

NCN and KWBE's own Doug Kennedy is being recognized in the nation's capital. 

Beatrice Board of Public Works receives update on the project

New pipe to serve west Beatrice will be bored under the riverbed

For the fifth year in a row, Beatrice wrestling is selling fireworks at their tent at the Indian Creek Mall

Reporters across Nebraska attend meetings, turn on the mic to go on air, and publish stories every single day, but few have done it as long as Doug Kennedy. 

LINCOLN, Neb.-- A Lincoln woman was detained by a SWAT Team after a shooting incident. Thirty-seven-year-old Lucretia Bryson was jailed on six different accounts. Most notably for robbing a man and shooting him on ‘O’ Street behind a convenien

After a preliminary plan to renew LB840 funding was approved by the Crete city council last night, Crete citizens could ultimately get to decide if that program gets another go-round in an election later this year.

Police officer pulls over driver, after observing major league baseball logo, instead of license plate

As Independence Day nears, Nebraska Game and Parks is preaching fire safety. 

A deep family history of both medical and military service inspired her to enlist in the National Guard at a young age, where she cultivated a love of helping others that's already inspired future members of her family.

What began as a unique way to welcome people to town for the Cattleman’s Ball quickly transformed into a town staple and a major sense of town pride.

The Civil Air Patrol made a trip to southeast Nebraska to gauge local interest in forming a local group. 

A display that travels across the country recognizing fallen soldiers and first responders made its way through Concordia, Kansas in early June - exactly 15 years after it was last in this part of the country.

Jana Hughes announces run for a second term

In one of their longest meetings of the year, the Saline County commissioners uncovered some unused line items, discussed plans to speed up the budget review process, and planned for inheritance tax funding to potentially disappear.

A small grass fire ignited just west of Beatrice on Friday afternoon. 

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol are renewing their request for information from the public on two long-term ongoing investigations.

Summer provides a unique set of challenges for plant shops, landscaping companies, and outdoor floral shops.

Police stopping a vehicle initially for a window tint violation, arrest driver and seize drugs with a street value of at least $10,000

Country music superstar Luke Bryan has canceled his performance at NEBRASKAland Days this Friday due to illness, but a start-studded friend is stepping up to take his place.

The Fairbury Cemetery will soon see a major boost to its tree canopy, thanks to a grant from the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. The city was selected as one of 13 communities moving forward with new tree-planting projects.

Projects have been plagued by delays, requiring detours for traffic

A business in southeast Nebraska is celebrating a new location, that they hope brings more business and recognition. 

A southeast Nebraska man was arrested Monday after a child abuse investigation. 

Nebraska Game and Parks is looking to add excitement to fishing community ponds.

Michael L. Fitzgerald was convicted of five counts, stemming from a burglary of a bar

Sergeant Shane Mololey to be formally honored by the National American Legion in August

K.C. Belitz, Nebraska's Economic Development Director, resigned after a year in the role, right after starting a workforce development tour.

Over 20 grocery stores across Nebraska will be getting new ownership with changes expected by the end of 2025.

It’s one of the busiest times of the year for Carlee Fiddes and her staff at the Beatrice Humane Society.

Three people checked over at the scene

The free showcase had strong support and the temperatures were ideal for competition, albeit friendly.

A hospital in a small Southeast Nebraska city will soon be receiving a new wing, which will help them provide more services to more people and keep quality healthcare close to home.

While some areas of the state have put a ban or limit on fireworks for the Fourth of July, three State Recreation Areas will allow fireworks for the upcoming holiday. 

A southeast Nebraska man lost $600 through a text message scam. 

Plastic ducks sold for ten dollars each, to help fund Homestead Days

The 2025 celebration withstood an extreme heat warning as events continued, Saturday and Sunday

Warm, windy weather greets parade-goers

Early Saturday morning Homestead Days event moves up earlier, owing to the expected heat

Cam Jurgens played football, basketball and competed in track and field for Beatrice High School

As Fairbury's JCH&L prepares for a brief future where they'll be without two of their primary providers, they've identified three key areas of focus.

After some discussion, the Jefferson County board provisionally approved increases to county budgets and salaries for county employees starting next fiscal year.

Lots of activities throughout the community and the Homestead National Historical Park, through the weekend

Cause of fire remains under investigation

With little precipitation expected along with extreme temperatures forecast across the region this weekend, Fairbury residents are being urged to conserve water.

A Southeast Nebraska fire department is practicing life-saving efforts, as water activities ramp up in the summer months.