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'Everyone has a KWBE story': KWBE exhibit on display at museum
'Everyone has a KWBE story': KWBE exhibit on display at museum

If you’ve ever tuned your radio dial to 94.7 FM or 1450 AM in southeast Nebraska, you’ve likely heard the comforting tones of KWBE.

Kyle Larson, former and current racing stars, descend on Nebraska

Kyle Larson, former and current racing stars, descend on Nebraska

Hear from Kyle Larson, Rico Abreu, Brad Sweet and Kasey Kahne as they talk racing in Nebraska as part of the High Limit Sprint Car Series!

Nebraska race community comes together, supporting one of their own

Nebraska race community comes together, supporting one of their own

The Nebraska racing community is coming together in support of one of their own.

NioCorp reports high recovery rates for magnetic rare earths

NioCorp reports high recovery rates for magnetic rare earths

Company says Elk Creek facility could play an important role in electric vehicle manufacturing

Kyle Larson wins High Limit Sprint Car event at Eagle Raceway

Kyle Larson wins High Limit Sprint Car event at Eagle Raceway

The man they call "Yung Money" picked up a win in High Limit Sprint Car Series in its return to Nebraska on Tuesday night. 

Stovall: tax valuation hike signals need for more housing

Stovall: tax valuation hike signals need for more housing

Smallfoot: 'the equalization process is not unusual, the market is unusual'

Farmers Cooperative talks drought, impact of recent rain

Farmers Cooperative talks drought, impact of recent rain

Last week, several Southeast Nebraska counties were added to the “exceptional drought” category, leaving area farmers praying for rain. Over the weekend, that rain did come, but was it enough and did it come in the right form?

McKinney sentenced after police standoff

McKinney sentenced after police standoff

Palmyra man said deputies did their job, but he reacted to their guns with resistance

Cyclist dies from medical issue near Steele City

Cyclist dies from medical issue near Steele City

A cyclist in southeast Nebraska suffered a fatal medical issue over the weekend. 

National Donut Day: Sunrise Bakery keeps tradition as Beatrice landmark

National Donut Day: Sunrise Bakery keeps tradition as Beatrice landmark

In honor of Friday being National Donut Day, News Channel Nebraska took the time to learn a bit more about the historic Beatrice landmark.

Additional southeast Nebraska counties now under 'exceptional drought'

Additional southeast Nebraska counties now under 'exceptional drought'

As drought continues it's stranglehold on Nebraska, it's creeping further into the state's southeastern region. 

Marysville ready for Big Blue River Days, hopeful it aids area businesses

Marysville ready for Big Blue River Days, hopeful it aids area businesses

The northeastern Kansas town of Marysville is readying for Big Blue River Days this weekend, with the festivities kicking off on Friday.

‘They save lives’: Southeast Nebraska law enforcement gets briefing on drone usage

‘They save lives’: Southeast Nebraska law enforcement gets briefing on drone usage

On Wednesday afternoon, the Gage County Sheriff’s Office took in a briefing on the benefits to drone usage in their cases.

Nursing scholarship available for Marshall County graduates

Nursing scholarship available for Marshall County graduates

Applications are now available for Community Memorial Healthcare (CMH)'s Hoppenstedt Nursing Scholarship. 

Gage County Sheriff’s office uses social media to hire new talent, talks challenges in hiring

Gage County Sheriff’s office uses social media to hire new talent, talks challenges in hiring

The Gage County Sheriff’s office recently launched an effort to seek out new deputies and officers.

NWS gives look in to southeast Nebraska summer weather outlook

NWS gives look in to southeast Nebraska summer weather outlook

As spring turns to summer, we’ve finally made it to warmer days. However, with these warmer days comes extreme heat, severe storms and drought.

Fairbury, Jefferson County set to unveil veterans memorial on Memorial Day

Fairbury, Jefferson County set to unveil veterans memorial on Memorial Day

Jefferson County and Fairbury are getting ready for a fitting event for a Memorial Day celebration.

Police seek suspects in debit card heist

Police seek suspects in debit card heist

Nebraska City victim unaware of organized theft

STATE CHAMPION: Trey Baehr wins playoff, brings home Class B title

STATE CHAMPION: Trey Baehr wins playoff, brings home Class B title

It took two extra holes of golf at Monument Shadows Golf Club in Gering, but Trey Baehr has become the first golf state champion at Beatrice in 30 years.

Little Big Blue NRD holds Youth fishing/casting derby

Little Big Blue NRD holds Youth fishing/casting derby

Young anglers in southeast Nebraska participated in a youth fishing day over the weekend. 

LSO expanding patrol, including through holiday weekend

LSO expanding patrol, including through holiday weekend

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is planning on increasing patrol through the holiday weekend, as well as in the days before and after, through the "Click It or Ticket" campaign.

‘Major improvements’: Hebron celebrates businesses using revitalization funds

‘Major improvements’: Hebron celebrates businesses using revitalization funds

As part of an enhancement grant from the state of Nebraska and LB840, Hebron, NE was given $445,000 in revitalization funds to help area businesses.

Baehr holds share of lead after day one of state golf

Baehr holds share of lead after day one of state golf

Beatrice Orangemen golfer Trey Baehr is atop the leader board and in red numbers after day one of state golf. 

Hebron hopes walking tour brings business, shines light on town history

Hebron hopes walking tour brings business, shines light on town history

A southeast Nebraska town is looking to help area businesses while also shining a light on its history.

Pickup's fuel tank catches fire

Pickup's fuel tank catches fire

Nebraska City woman runs to safety as trail of burning of fuel ignites truck

Ukrainian artist exhibits 'Canceled by War'

Ukrainian artist exhibits 'Canceled by War'

After fundraising art auction for Ukrainian relief, Mosiyevych continues to document the impact of the Russian invasion

Concerned parents alert authorities of Norris teacher's alleged relationship with student

Concerned parents alert authorities of Norris teacher's alleged relationship with student

Investigators have confirmed that concerned parents alerted the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office about a Norris High School teachers alleged relationship with a male student

Police: 3 dead, 2 wounded in early morning shooting at Kansas City bar

Police: 3 dead, 2 wounded in early morning shooting at Kansas City bar

Three people were killed and two others wounded — including one critically — in a shooting at a Kansas City bar early Sunday, police said.

Four board members resign, quorum ends in Jansen

Four board members resign, quorum ends in Jansen

Following the resignations of four Board Members, the Village of Jansen Board of Trustees no longer has a quorum to conduct any further village business.

Beatrice student wins international KOC award

Beatrice student wins international KOC award

A Beatrice elementary school student has won an international award. 

Norris High School teacher arrested for sexual abuse

Norris High School teacher arrested for sexual abuse

A teacher at a southeast Nebraska high school has been placed under arrest. 

Falls City sees big future for tiny houses

Falls City sees big future for tiny houses

City creates permit process to expand housing potential

Birdability, Game and Parks holding bird walk at Rock Creek Station

Birdability, Game and Parks holding bird walk at Rock Creek Station

In conjunction with the group “Birdability”, Nebraska Game and Parks is holding a free bird walk this weekend at Rock Creek Station.

Mexico torture victim objects to Nebraska court proceedings

Mexico torture victim objects to Nebraska court proceedings

Flight to avoid arrest suspect says his body is being used to coerce him into contracting with a court-appointed attorney

Game and Parks free fishing, park entry day set for this weekend

Game and Parks free fishing, park entry day set for this weekend

The Nebraska Game and Parks commission is hoping to get people excited about the number of outdoor activities the state has to offer.

Beatrice Rotary presents scholarship, new award at recent meeting

Beatrice Rotary presents scholarship, new award at recent meeting

Several honors were passed out at the most recent meeting for the Beatrice Rotary Club.

Beatrice's season ends with state tournament loss to Gross Catholic

Beatrice's season ends with state tournament loss to Gross Catholic

The Beatrice Orangemen baseball season has come to an end. 

Falls City approves animal day care

Falls City approves animal day care

Close To Home Kennels earns city council approval with 95 signatures from neighbors and reports of happy pets

Open House Today At New Family Medical Clinic

Open House Today At New Family Medical Clinic

Beatrice Community Hospital will hold an open house today for it's new family medical clinic.

Sheriff: man fled deputies at 120 mph into Kansas

Sheriff: man fled deputies at 120 mph into Kansas

Man in police pursuit 35 minutes after posting bail at Richardson County jail

Two injured in Fairbury collision

Two injured in Fairbury collision

A Grand Island man and Kansas girl were injured in an accident near Fairbury on Friday.

Auburn Street Market opens for first time

Auburn Street Market opens for first time

Event seen as a place of commerce and community connection

STATE PREVIEW: Orangemen excited for another year at state, looking back to 2021 championship team

STATE PREVIEW: Orangemen excited for another year at state, looking back to 2021 championship team

They’ve become every bit of a household name at state, and the Beatrice Orangemen are back at state in 2023. 

'We're still here': Happy Kernel looks back on year one

'We're still here': Happy Kernel looks back on year one

Happy Kernel in Beatrice has been providing the community with a wide range of kettle corn and pork rind products for one year this month.

TRACK/FIELD: Class B state qualifiers

TRACK/FIELD: Class B state qualifiers

Track and Field Districts is in full swing and over 30 southeast Nebraska athletes have already punched their ticket to Burke after Tuesday's Class B events. 

Johnson County Sheriff's Office releases numbers from 'Drive High, Get a DUI' campaign

Johnson County Sheriff's Office releases numbers from 'Drive High, Get a DUI' campaign

A southeast Nebraska Sheriff's Office is releasing numbers from a 'Drive High, Get a DUI' campaign. 

Auburn reacts to trendy uses for shipping containers

Auburn reacts to trendy uses for shipping containers

Metal shipping containers are getting publicity recently as proposed sturdy sheds, affordable living quarters and even voting booths

Severe thunderstorm warning: Otoe, southeastern Cass, western Fremont, southwestern Mills Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: Otoe, southeastern Cass, western Fremont, southwestern Mills Counties

Severe thunderstorm warning: Otoe, southeastern Cass, western Fremont, southwestern Mills Counties

‘No child deserves that,’ says godmother of slain 6-year-old

‘No child deserves that,’ says godmother of slain 6-year-old

Relatives are demanding justice for a 6-year-old boy who was killed outside his Kansas home in a drive-by shooting that police said doesn’t appear to be random.

Beatrice punches ticket to district final with 20-1 thumping of Crete

Beatrice punches ticket to district final with 20-1 thumping of Crete

Beatrice has secured a shot at making it to state yet again. 

Hail recovery underway in Nebraska City

Hail recovery underway in Nebraska City

80 to 90 percent of town has hail damage

Beatrice trap team ends season strong

Beatrice trap team ends season strong

The Beatrice State Trap Team ended their season on a high note with several shooters placing at state. 

Grade school students have 'Day on the farm' at Gage County Fairgrounds

Grade school students have 'Day on the farm' at Gage County Fairgrounds

Grade school students from southeast Nebraska all served as "farmers for a day" on Wednesday. 

Brother of Chiefs QB Mahomes arrested on sexual battery charges

Brother of Chiefs QB Mahomes arrested on sexual battery charges

The younger brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is facing sexual battery after an early-morning arrest on Wednesday.

Peru State ROAR breaks ground on multipurpose dome

Peru State ROAR breaks ground on multipurpose dome

Project ROAR builds for student well-being

Tree planters honored for transformative work

Tree planters honored for transformative work

Olson, McDonald named 2023 tree planters of the year

Wild and windy for Arbor Day Open

Wild and windy for Arbor Day Open

Opening day disc golf record still holds

Beatrice PD asking for public's help identifying suspect in hit and run with cyclist

Beatrice PD asking for public's help identifying suspect in hit and run with cyclist

A police department in southeast Nebraska is asking the public's help in identifying a hit and run suspect.

Centenary United Methodist Church celebrates naming to register of historic places

Centenary United Methodist Church celebrates naming to register of historic places

It was a Sunday afternoon of celebration for a southeast Nebraska methodist church. 

Children's program advances tree-planting mission

Children's program advances tree-planting mission

J. Sterling Morton addressed 800 school kids in 1885

Beatrice High School holds career fair, over 30 area businesses attend

Beatrice High School holds career fair, over 30 area businesses attend

Students of southeast Nebraska are getting an opportunity to get their foot in the door with a number of local businesses. 

Eli windmill catches breeze at Arbor Day Farm

Eli windmill catches breeze at Arbor Day Farm

Fitting for historic orchard, a tribute to Kregel ingenuity

Beatrice Humane Society sees increase in dogs, talks new low cost clinic

Beatrice Humane Society sees increase in dogs, talks new low cost clinic

It’s one of the busiest times of the year for animals shelters and the Beatrice Humane Society is no exception.

Honoree shares Arbor Day mission of sustainability

Honoree shares Arbor Day mission of sustainability

DuBois plants ideas to keep America beautiful

Beatrice Humane Society announces Low Cost Spay-Neuter clinic

Beatrice Humane Society announces Low Cost Spay-Neuter clinic

The Beatrice Humane Society is growing their ability to treat animals in southeast Nebraska.