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After heavy summer storm damage, Valentino’s works towards reopening
After heavy summer storm damage, Valentino’s works towards reopening

After a heavy summer storm impacted one of Beatrice’s most beloved venues, there is now a light at the end of the tunnel.

Runza in Fairbury closes due to remodeling

Runza in Fairbury closes due to remodeling

The Runza restaurant in Fairbury is closed due to remodeling.

HIGHLIGHTS: Haarberg, Grant help Nebraska run past Bulldogs 28-14

HIGHLIGHTS: Haarberg, Grant help Nebraska run past Bulldogs 28-14

Nebraska topped Louisiana Tech 28-14 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. 

Slama calls Southeast Community College dismissive, condescending on 'unjust' tax increase

Slama calls Southeast Community College dismissive, condescending on 'unjust' tax increase

State senator denounces mimicry of the Bobcat mascot

Karie Buchli chosen as the first Stretch Across Nebraska winner

Karie Buchli chosen as the first Stretch Across Nebraska winner

The program is set up for people of all ages to send in a video or photo of their healthy activity and they could win a donation made, in their name, of $500 to the school of their choice.  

Local government budgets approved...still few citizens attend public hearings

Local government budgets approved...still few citizens attend public hearings

During a flood of complaints about property taxes.....few citizens take the time to attend local budget hearings

Storms yield tornado in Kansas, funnel clouds in Nebraska

Storms yield tornado in Kansas, funnel clouds in Nebraska

Later summer storms drop torrential rain, hail...and include rotation

Huskers prepare for possible wet game day, no word on starting QB

Huskers prepare for possible wet game day, no word on starting QB

Nebraska is readying for their final non-conference game of the year on Saturday as they welcome Louisiana Tech. 

UNL, UnitedHealthcare, NCN announce new Future of Nebraska scholarship

UNL, UnitedHealthcare, NCN announce new Future of Nebraska scholarship

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Business has a new way of helping students financially.

Lincoln man imprisoned for dealing fentanyl, in Beatrice

Lincoln man imprisoned for dealing fentanyl, in Beatrice

Convictions for distributing a deadly drug and for drug possession, resolve three criminal cases

Beatrice man receives prison term for child pornography

Beatrice man receives prison term for child pornography

Plea agreement results in dismissal of first degree sexual assault count

Fairbury to add replica cannon to city park

Fairbury to add replica cannon to city park

The Fairbury City Museum is adding a replica of a historic civil war cannon for the town.

Community Summit focuses on bettering communities in southeast Nebraska

Community Summit focuses on bettering communities in southeast Nebraska

Public Health Solutions hosted a community health summit Wednesday at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds. 

New Gage County budget reduces tax request, for second straight year

New Gage County budget reduces tax request, for second straight year

Property tax request falls about $720,000 from the past year

Beatrice School Board approves $49 million district budget

Beatrice School Board approves $49 million district budget

Overall tax rate drops about three percent

Cocaine-related conviction in York County sends California woman to prison

Cocaine-related conviction in York County sends California woman to prison

A woman from California was convicted for having cocaine in York County and was given prison time. 

Colorado woman sentenced for meth-related convicition in Seward County

Colorado woman sentenced for meth-related convicition in Seward County

After being caught with methamphetamine in Seward County, a Colorado woman was sentenced to prison.

Huskers prep for new look at running back, aim for defensive improvement

Huskers prep for new look at running back, aim for defensive improvement

The Huskers continue prep for final non-conference game of the year.

State auditor urges criminal investigation against Five Rivers RC&D head

State auditor urges criminal investigation against Five Rivers RC&D head

Foley suspects funds channeled to food truck under 'inattentive' board

Vehicles collide on hill, south of Beatrice

Vehicles collide on hill, south of Beatrice

SUV and car collide at the crest of a hill

Gage County deputies arrest pair for drug distribution, after traffic stop

Gage County deputies arrest pair for drug distribution, after traffic stop

Officers recover suspected methamphetamine from a backpack, during a search

Agencies increasing taxes more than two percent, appear at joint public agency hearing in Beatrice

Agencies increasing taxes more than two percent, appear at joint public agency hearing in Beatrice

Hanging in the air is the anger over property valuation increases

Beatrice considering grant-writing proposal to help fund major work

Beatrice considering grant-writing proposal to help fund major work

Agreement with Washington D.C. firm could have important congressional connections

One building demolished, at vacant Dempster property in south Beatrice

One building demolished, at vacant Dempster property in south Beatrice

First structure has been taken down in a multi-step demolition process

'My pride and joy': Southeast Nebraska man shows collection of farming collectibles

'My pride and joy': Southeast Nebraska man shows collection of farming collectibles

A Southeast Nebraska man has a unique collection of ag products - primarily pedal tractors.

Rhule announces major injury news, looks into QB position

Rhule announces major injury news, looks into QB position

Matt Rhule confirmed that running backs Gabe Ervin Jr and Rahmir Johnson and defensive back Dwight Bootle are out for the year.

Spending up slightly, tax request lower in Gage County Budget

Spending up slightly, tax request lower in Gage County Budget

Tax request for general county operations would fall about $700,000

Saturday pop-up thunderstorms, become hail-producers in Nebraska, Kansas

Saturday pop-up thunderstorms, become hail-producers in Nebraska, Kansas

Storms prompt severe weather warnings across several counties in both states

HIGHLIGHTS: Haarberg shines, Huskers dominate in first win of year

HIGHLIGHTS: Haarberg shines, Huskers dominate in first win of year

Nebraska picked up their first win of the year on Saturday night, topping Northern Illinois 35-11. 

Beatrice scores first win, tops Lincoln NW 27-20

Beatrice scores first win, tops Lincoln NW 27-20

A tough start to the year paid off with a win for Beatrice. 

Big Give Gage sets new record, for donations to 72 nonprofits in the area

Big Give Gage sets new record, for donations to 72 nonprofits in the area

Donors commit more than $380,000 to various causes within Gage County

Fillmore County Extension Office hosting after school activities

Fillmore County Extension Office hosting after school activities

The Fillmore County Extension Office is hosting after school activities for students.

'They're a solid team': Huskers not overlooking Northern Illinois

'They're a solid team': Huskers not overlooking Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois has a history of beating power five opponents, such as the Huskers in 2017 and Boston College just two weeks ago. 

Motorcycle and van collide in Beatrice...rider airlifted to Lincoln hospital....now in stable condition

Motorcycle and van collide in Beatrice...rider airlifted to Lincoln hospital....now in stable condition

Rider airlifted to Bryan Health West

Beatrice Board of Public Works skeptical about change in infrastructure fee

Beatrice Board of Public Works skeptical about change in infrastructure fee

Infrastructure fee designed for system improvements.....utility rates, for actual usage

Gage County Sheriff warns of another round of scam calls

Gage County Sheriff warns of another round of scam calls

The Gage County Sheriff is warning of another round of scam calls. 

Beatrice's Roeder named Extra Inning's high school player of week

Beatrice's Roeder named Extra Inning's high school player of week

A member of Lady Orange softball is receiving national recognition. 

Steele City celebrating 150th anniversary

Steele City celebrating 150th anniversary

Steele City is celebrating 150 years of the town by combining the celebration with the 53rd annual Tractors and Treasures Show. 

Fairbury hosts 'Pink Out' night at sporting events in support of breast cancer awareness

Fairbury hosts 'Pink Out' night at sporting events in support of breast cancer awareness

Fairbury Public Schools is hosting 'Pink Out' nights during every sporting event this week.

Chautauqua Park waterfall project nearing completion

Chautauqua Park waterfall project nearing completion

A revitalization project of a Beatrice landmark is nearing completion.

New app created to help local bars find bartenders

New app created to help local bars find bartenders

Barback, a new app created to help local bar owners who need bartenders, especially on busy game days. 

Husker offense backs Sims at QB, defense looking for more turnovers

Husker offense backs Sims at QB, defense looking for more turnovers

As Nebraska heads into their home opener this weekend with Northern Illinois, the offense and defense continue to trend in different directions. 

ALLO construction finishes in Seward

ALLO construction finishes in Seward

Construction for ALLO in Seward is officially complete.

Final four announced in Nebraska competition

Final four announced in Nebraska competition

The “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” competition announced their final four contestants.

New school project shifting to interior work

New school project shifting to interior work

Outside paving access soon to start

Beatrice Public Schools Board reviews budget, welcomes new student board member

Beatrice Public Schools Board reviews budget, welcomes new student board member

Maddie Nielsen is sworn in, as the new student representative on the Beatrice School Board

Ghanian delegation visits Lincoln, aims to learn improved ag practices

Ghanian delegation visits Lincoln, aims to learn improved ag practices

A delegation from a west African nation is making an important visit to Nebraska’s capital city.

Rhule talks quarterback position, looks ahead to NIU, responds to CU criticism

Rhule talks quarterback position, looks ahead to NIU, responds to CU criticism

Nebraska is turning the page on the 36-14 loss to Colorado and beginning to look ahead to this weekend's home opener with Northern Illinois at Memorial Stadium.

Southeast Nebraska senators tackling interim study topics

Southeast Nebraska senators tackling interim study topics

Senators are tackling technology, school finance, EMS help and weather services

Fairbury Car Show caps off motor filled weekend

Fairbury Car Show caps off motor filled weekend

Fairbury capped off the weekend with its 12th annual car show in the town square. 

INTERVIEW - Joaquin Gutierrez

INTERVIEW - Joaquin Gutierrez

INTERVIEW - Joaquin Gutierrez

INTERVIEW - Doane head coach Chris Bessler

INTERVIEW - Doane head coach Chris Bessler

Doane head coach Chris Bessler

TOP PLAYS - Dakota Wesleyan 17, Doane 10

TOP PLAYS - Dakota Wesleyan 17, Doane 10

Doane falls to 0-3 after a 17-10 loss to the Tigers of Dakota Wesleyan. 

Cruise Night kicks off eventful weekend in Fairbury

Cruise Night kicks off eventful weekend in Fairbury

Fairbury began an eventful weekend with a cruise night in its downtown square.

Utility Pole snapped in west Beatrice accident

Utility Pole snapped in west Beatrice accident

Traffic rerouted around the accident location

Texas man handed probation, in Gage County drug, weapon cases

Texas man handed probation, in Gage County drug, weapon cases

Brent Ackerman was charged in separate criminal cases

Pedestrian killed in NE Kansas highway accident

Pedestrian killed in NE Kansas highway accident

Sport utility vehicle struck remains of a deer, then two pedestrians

‘See Kansas’ art exhibit now open in Marysville

‘See Kansas’ art exhibit now open in Marysville

Those in a northeastern Kansas town can get a taste of their states natural beauty, by just taking a trip downtown.

Public restroom set on fire at Fairbury City Park

Public restroom set on fire at Fairbury City Park

A public bathroom in one of the Fairbury City Parks was set on fire in a reported act of vandalism.

Another smoke advisory issued for eastern Nebraska

Another smoke advisory issued for eastern Nebraska

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires continues to affect much of eastern Nebraska.

Community Food Pantry in Beatrice, now at new headquarters

Community Food Pantry in Beatrice, now at new headquarters

After 51 years at St. John Lutheran Church, the pantry now has a new renovated home in the municipal auditorium

TeamMates program offers Fairbury students, locals chance to connect

TeamMates program offers Fairbury students, locals chance to connect

Fairbury’s Teammates Mentoring Program hosted its school year kickoff event Wednesday with food and games for students and adults at the city park. 

Gage County officials trying to address road issue, in discussion of animal confinement proposal

Gage County officials trying to address road issue, in discussion of animal confinement proposal

Opponents say South 176th is inadequate for trucks hauling to proposed confinement site

Donations pouring in to assist Gage County Sheriff's Office, with impounded horses

Donations pouring in to assist Gage County Sheriff's Office, with impounded horses

County incurring costs for housing nearly 40 horses seized in an investigation into neglect

Beatrice Mayor proclaims Big Give Day, recognizes staff of Mosaic

Beatrice Mayor proclaims Big Give Day, recognizes staff of Mosaic

September 14th is the day of a donation drive to help 72 nonprofit organizations