Two suspects facing felony charges in the death of a Lincoln man in Fairbury plead not guilty in district court this week.

Roca Berry Farm is a staple for people in southeast Nebraska.

A lockdown and search at Nebraska's largest prison has unearthed a variety of drugs, homemade weapons and other contraband.

Convicted murderer Aubrey Trail’s attorney filed a request for a new trial Wednesday, saying an outburst that led to Trail slicing his throat tainted the jury.

A mosquito species native to tropical climates and known to carry the Zika virus has been found in Nebraska.

The Titans, fresh off of their first state tournament appearance since 2012 last season, stayed undefeated, sweeping Fairbury (26-24, 25-13, 25-15) on Tuesday night at Fairbury High School.

This year’s operating budget is just over $15.9 million. That’s an increase of over $500,000 from last year.

The county's operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year is $6 million, up from $5.4 million last year. A big reason for this increase, Mark Schoenrock says, is for the increase in jail and attorney costs, which takes up about $750,000 on its own.

Susan Thomas and Deborah Aden from the library, along with city administrator Collin Biesler, gave a brief presentation on the idea of having a county library - a library that would be partially funded by the county.

Farm family, military family, city worker and educator recognized

A Nebraska City native and current Colonel in the United States Army was highlighted in an ABC News Report called "The Hunt for ISIS Fighters" that aired Monday night on World News Tonight.

The University of Nebraska system's enrollment dropped again this fall.

The crash happened just after 5:30 p.m. Monday on U.S. Highway 136 about a mile west of Jansen, and about two miles east of Fairbury.

Students from Beatrice and Southern Public Schools packed the stands for a performance from ASA Entertainment - a stunt group that travels the nation, sharing various messages with young audiences. The high school tour focuses on anti-bullying.

Thousands of THC products, 20 pounds of pot, and three people were arrested in a traffic stop on I-80.

Man said he crawled through parking lot trying to escape further attack

Saline County District Court Judge Vicky Johnson said the 'pervasive publicity' of the case makes it impossible for Boswell to receive a fair trial in Saline County, or even southeast Nebraska.

Plymouth Fire and Rescue, along with about eight other area departments, gathered in the parking lot of Tri County High School on Saturday morning for a 'Bus Safety Day.'

Nebraska's largest prison has ended a lockdown that was initiated so staff members could search for drugs, weapons and other contraband after a string of violent attacks on employees.

Shoulder and painting being finished today

K9 Units Called To Nebraska Side of Missouri River Bridge

CRETE - Crete (1-0) looks to do two things this season they haven’t done for awhile - beat Norris for the first time in 2015, and make the playoffs for the first time since 2014. This could be the team to do it. After going 3-6 in 2018, the Cardinal

"Dog Tag Day" will be held at the Rowe Public Safety Complex on Sept. 23.

Carnival and downtown flea market to begin at 5 p.m. Friday

With Fairbury's 150th birthday celebration on the horizon, the Fairbury Civic Foundation Board of Directors voted to disperse $1,000 from the Foundations’ general fund to be used toward beautification of the downtown area. 

During 24 years of service, Quintana served in Korea, Vietnam and Germany.

The Geneva Rural Fire District voted strongly in favor (119-63) of the new fire hall last November.

Sasse, the chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade Finance, was in Lincoln Tuesday for a hearing on human trafficking and its "Intersection with the Financial System.”

North Star Housing proposes 28 units that qualify for federal home financing

Salem man sentenced to four to nine years

A two-vehicle accident in Bellwood Saturday evening resulted in an unknown number of injuries.

A state audit has revealed a former Nebraska Department of Education employee spent more than $44,000 on questionable items with a work credit card.

At least two people are injured following a shooting early Saturday morning at The Royal Grove in Lincoln.

After falling by 26 in Odell last year, the Southern Raiders (1-0) got revenge and then some Friday, dominating Diller-Odell, 54-8, at Arbor State Park on Friday night.

The two schools are just 13 miles apart in southern Gage County, but hadn’t played each other for many years. Diller-Odell has been 8-man for awhile, while Southern just made the change last year.

Kelly Red Tomahawk denies allegations

Deputies say men had possession of stolen items

Pella donates $50,000 in Ted Beilman's memory

Southeast Nebraska could receive 1-4 inches of rain from Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon.

Dennis Schaardt campaigns at Cobblestone

Corps says it does not have authority to raise flood levee at Hamburg

FAIRBURY - The Kids Connection Learning Center in Fairbury held an open house on Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. The open house was organized to commemorate four staff members who recently completed training in using the Pyramid Model - a framework of pract

Caroon is the first member of her immediate family to go to college. She plans to study finance at UNL. She participates in softball, wrestling, FFA, student council, National Honor Society and FBLA at Fairbury High School.

A Murray, Nebraska man has been charged with manslaughter in the traffic crash death last month of a woman.

In Jefferson County, a massive sinkhole has formed about a mile south of the village of Thompson on King Road.

News Channel Nebraska obtained one of the recall committee’s pamphlets they've been handing out to residents, which lays out bullet points on why they want Kamler recalled.

Parkview's parking lot was just expanded to include 32 more cars, the roof was recently made new and there was a $1.5 million upgrade to the building’s heating and cooling systems.

Richardson County Humane Society float selected for best of theme

A housing unit at the Nebraska State Penitentiary has been placed on modified operations due to separate incidents involving multiple inmates.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Hall and Adams County until Saturday evening.

Governor Pete Ricketts has denied a pay raise for the director of the Nebraska Natural Resources Department, who auditors say used a state vehicle for personal trips and falsified expense reports.

The Papillion Police Department says 10-year-old Abigail Whitford has died due to injuries sustained when she was hit by a vehicle at Second and Washington Streets in Bellevue.

The Eagles ended 2018 on a 17-match winning streak, and that momentum has carried over. The Eagles appear, once again, ready to compete with the very best in Class D2.

Fish Fry and Fireworks Planned Saturday

GENEVA - A committee of roughly 10 people who call themselves the 'Recall Committee' in Geneva are attempting to recall first-term mayor Eric Kamler. The 28-year-old Shickley native was elected mayor last November. He’s currently the youngest mayor

The gun has been on display at the Fairbury City Museum since 1960. The museum's president, Mick Suey, believes it should stay there.

Since last September, the museum has had 1,369 visitors. That’s more than double the 665 from last year. The museum has also received more than $1,100 in freewill donations in the last year.

The Meridian volleyball team were state runners-up in 2016 and '17. After missing the tournament last year, the Mustangs appear ready to perhaps win state for the first time in their schools’ history.

Seven science and special ed rooms have been remodeled, while three new science labs were added.

A manufacturer of plastic components is expanding at its Falls City location to keep up with demand from nearby customers

A Bellwood man is $1 million richer after purchasing a winning Powerball ticket in Schuyler.

Parade at 11 a.m., demolition derby starts at 7 p.m.

Police issue seven nuisance citations

The Orange want more, and feel capable of winning their first state title in softball since 2003. Beatrice brings back eight players with starting experience in 2018, and a group of six seniors.

Three of the top four receivers and eight of the top 10 tacklers are back, but the Wolverines must replace their starting quarterback and three of their top four rushers from 2018.

The Summit Calf Ranch hosted dozens on a tour outside of Rising City over the weekend.