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Beatrice Educational Foundation Asking For Help
Beatrice Educational Foundation Asking For Help

BEF is seeking funds to save the BLAST program.

Nebraska Football Fan Days to kick off in August

Nebraska Football Fan Days to kick off in August

The 2025 Nebraska football team will make its public debut on Saturday, Aug. 2 with two events at Memorial Stadium. 

Gage County Sheriff's Department hiring for new deputy sheriff

Gage County Sheriff's Department hiring for new deputy sheriff

A southeast Nebraska sheriff's department is looking to add to their force. 

Runway renewal project underway, at Beatrice Municipal Airport

Runway renewal project underway, at Beatrice Municipal Airport

Improvements are being made to a crucial part of a southeast Nebraska town.

SENDD, local development groups to host Fair Housing info sessions Thursday

SENDD, local development groups to host Fair Housing info sessions Thursday

Residents of Fillmore and Thayer Counties can learn more about the Fair Housing Act in a pair of info sessions hosted by SENDD on Thursday.

Card payments to be accepted at Beatrice Public School games this year

Card payments to be accepted at Beatrice Public School games this year

A new, more modern way, of gaining entry to games is coming to Beatrice Public Schools. 

Maschmann takes fourth place at Fargo Nationals

Maschmann takes fourth place at Fargo Nationals

Former Lady Orange wrestler Morgan Maschamnn battled her way to a fourth place finish in a premiere wrestling event. 

Beatrice Police, NSP arrest one for obstructing an officer

Beatrice Police, NSP arrest one for obstructing an officer

One man was placed under arrest for obstructing a police officer in southeast Nebraska.

BPD beginning high-visibility speeding enforcement

BPD beginning high-visibility speeding enforcement

A police department in southeast Nebraska is cracking down on speeding. 

Third annual Bear Fest seeks to bring out the best in “small but mighty” Alexandria community

Third annual Bear Fest seeks to bring out the best in “small but mighty” Alexandria community

Alexandria is working to turn Bear Fest, a relatively new summer event, into a tradition, one that will help a shrinking place survive in the present, and encourage its younger generation to get it to grow again in the future.

2025 Jefferson County Fair seeks to set Southeast Nebraska abuzz

2025 Jefferson County Fair seeks to set Southeast Nebraska abuzz

What's the buzz at the bee-themed 2025 installment of the Jefferson County Fair? Check out some of the sights and sounds - and, fortunately, no stings - from Fairbury.

Legendary Shickley coach Dan Sorge inducted into NHSACA Hall of Fame

Legendary Shickley coach Dan Sorge inducted into NHSACA Hall of Fame

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.

Work to resume on US-77, from Beatrice to Princeton

Work to resume on US-77, from Beatrice to Princeton

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

BDSRA conference takes center stage in Lincoln

BDSRA conference takes center stage in Lincoln

The theme in Lincoln this weekend is raising awareness.

Counties begin fielding protests to this year's property tax valuations

Counties begin fielding protests to this year's property tax valuations

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 Southeast Nebraska student resource officers attend NASRO conference

Several Southeast Nebraska student resource officers attend NASRO conference

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

City of Beatrice completes armor coating of several asphalt streets

City of Beatrice completes armor coating of several asphalt streets

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

Staff injury reported at Tecumseh prison

Staff injury reported at Tecumseh prison

Corrections department says inmate used homemade weapon in attack

Heavy rain and storms roll through southeast Nebraska, early Thursday

Heavy rain and storms roll through southeast Nebraska, early Thursday

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

Game and Parks asking public to report turkey sightings

Game and Parks asking public to report turkey sightings

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

Gage County Fair names theme for 2025 fair

Gage County Fair names theme for 2025 fair

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

Section of Grant Street closed for about three weeks

Section of Grant Street closed for about three weeks

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

Gage County Sheriff’s Office talks high number of recent scam calls

Gage County Sheriff’s Office talks high number of recent scam calls

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

Various improvements to be made to fourth and fifth streets, in downtown Beatrice

Various improvements to be made to fourth and fifth streets, in downtown Beatrice

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

Terrace seating to be built at Chautaqua Park Pickleball courts

Terrace seating to be built at Chautaqua Park Pickleball courts

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. 

Milford's Rautenberg, USA Volleyball capture gold at 2025 Pan American Cup in Canada

Milford's Rautenberg, USA Volleyball capture gold at 2025 Pan American Cup in Canada

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.

On opposite sides of the Nebraska-Kansas border, two towns celebrate longstanding Independence Day traditions

On opposite sides of the Nebraska-Kansas border, two towns celebrate longstanding Independence Day traditions

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 agreement reached in Myers child abuse case, expected in Vieselmeyer-Scheets sexual assault case: district court roundup

Plea agreement reached in Myers child abuse case, expected in Vieselmeyer-Scheets sexual assault case: district court roundup

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. 

Energy grant targets Falls City power outages

Energy grant targets Falls City power outages

City proposes action against property damaged by 2018 fire

WATCH: Rep. Adrian Smith recognizes career of Doug Kennedy on House floor

WATCH: Rep. Adrian Smith recognizes career of Doug Kennedy on House floor

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

Beatrice wrestling selling fireworks for fifth year

Beatrice wrestling selling fireworks for fifth year

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

NCN/KWBE News Reporter Doug Kennedy retiring after 45 years

NCN/KWBE News Reporter Doug Kennedy retiring after 45 years

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 women charged on six accounts after armed robbery

Lincoln women charged on six accounts after armed robbery

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

Crete city council okays LB840 renewal plan; could be decided on ballot this year

Crete city council okays LB840 renewal plan; could be decided on ballot this year

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.

Nebraska’s Pillen among 17 Republican governors to oppose congressional AI moratorium

Nebraska’s Pillen among 17 Republican governors to oppose congressional AI moratorium

LINCOLN — As the federal “one big beautiful bill” continues to move through Congress, one provision related to AI that Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and 16 other Republican governors opposed has been removed, at least for now.

Game and Parks urges fire safety for Fourth of July

Game and Parks urges fire safety for Fourth of July

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

Valerie Snyder recognized as July 2025 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

Valerie Snyder recognized as July 2025 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

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.

Blue Springs bridge a piece of pride for community

Blue Springs bridge a piece of pride for community

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.

Civil Air Patrol holds open house at Beatrice Municipal Airport

Civil Air Patrol holds open house at Beatrice Municipal Airport

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

Concordia hosts traveling veteran tribute wall display

Concordia hosts traveling veteran tribute wall display

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.

Latest segment propels vision for Nebraska City's five-mile trail

Latest segment propels vision for Nebraska City's five-mile trail

New bike/pedestrian trail connects 11th Street to softball complex and proposed sports complex

Saline County commissioners uncover unused line items, discuss inheritance tax fail-safes in annual budget review process

Saline County commissioners uncover unused line items, discuss inheritance tax fail-safes in annual budget review process

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.

Beatrice Rural Fire responds to small grass fire, Friday afternoon

Beatrice Rural Fire responds to small grass fire, Friday afternoon

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

Next generation nuclear gets rousing reception at Auburn

Next generation nuclear gets rousing reception at Auburn

NPPD gauges community support for small modular nuclear

Flower, plant shops battle through hot summer days

Flower, plant shops battle through hot summer days

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

Fairbury Cemetery to receive 50 new trees through State Arboretum Grant

Fairbury Cemetery to receive 50 new trees through State Arboretum Grant

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.

Foresters tour Riverview Nature Park with eye on invasive trees

Foresters tour Riverview Nature Park with eye on invasive trees

Nebraska City park chose for flagship project to knock back invasive tree species

Lampton Welding Supply celebrates grand opening of new Beatrice location

Lampton Welding Supply celebrates grand opening of new Beatrice location

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

Man accused of seriously injuring 5-year-old in southeast Nebraska

Man accused of seriously injuring 5-year-old in southeast Nebraska

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

Game and Parks to stock larger Channel Catfish in community waters

Game and Parks to stock larger Channel Catfish in community waters

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

Nebraska Economic Development director resigns amid workforce tour

Nebraska Economic Development director resigns amid workforce tour

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

Beatrice Humane Society sees uptick in lost pets, feral cats in summer months

Beatrice Humane Society sees uptick in lost pets, feral cats in summer months

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

Kearney scores big in outdoor duel for Maine-Nebraska Wrestling Exchange

Kearney scores big in outdoor duel for Maine-Nebraska Wrestling Exchange

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

New wing will help Johnson County Hospital expand ability to provide “high quality care, close to home”

New wing will help Johnson County Hospital expand ability to provide “high quality care, close to home”

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.

Three southeast Nebraska SRA's to allow fireworks on July 4

Three southeast Nebraska SRA's to allow fireworks on July 4

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. 

Southeast Nebraska man loses $600 to scammer impersonating Luke Bryan

Southeast Nebraska man loses $600 to scammer impersonating Luke Bryan

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

Coverage, support, recruitment: JCH&L’s three focuses for a brief future with two fewer doctors

Coverage, support, recruitment: JCH&L’s three focuses for a brief future with two fewer doctors

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.

Jefferson County board approves preliminary increases to 2025 budget

Jefferson County board approves preliminary increases to 2025 budget

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

Fairbury residents urged to restrict water usage

Fairbury residents urged to restrict water usage

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

Beatrice Fire and Rescue conducts water rescue training

Beatrice Fire and Rescue conducts water rescue training

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

Support orgs Hope Crisis Center, BVCA showcase regional services in Jefferson County review

Support orgs Hope Crisis Center, BVCA showcase regional services in Jefferson County review

As they try to develop different ways to keep their doors open and services running, many social organizations like Hope Crisis Center and BVCA will continue to count on cooperation with county governments.

New Gage County Museum exhibit shows history of county, through photography

New Gage County Museum exhibit shows history of county, through photography

The history of Southeast Nebraska is being displayed through photography.

Filley native Cally Ideus announces candidacy for Nebraska Legislature

Filley native Cally Ideus announces candidacy for Nebraska Legislature

A new candidate has thrown her hat into the ring for the District 30 seat in the Nebraska Legislature. 

Blue Valley Community Action highlights local food bank services and ways to help

Blue Valley Community Action highlights local food bank services and ways to help

FAIRBURY, Neb -- Blue Valley Community Action is shining a spotlight on food access this month, reminding residents across southeast Nebraska that help is available—and so is the opportunity to give back. BVCA operates Family and Community Services

Beatrice Fire and Rescue getting new fire hoses, a crucial element for fire fighting

Beatrice Fire and Rescue getting new fire hoses, a crucial element for fire fighting

Beatrice Fire and Rescue is set to receive new hoses, but fire chief Brian Drake says they cost a pretty pennY