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Jefferson County sets new zoning permit fee schedule
Jefferson County sets new zoning permit fee schedule

Part of an effort to keep Jefferson County more on par with others across the state, the county board approved changes to the zoning permit fee schedule this month.
See all the new costs in our story.

Beatrice man takes plea deal after sexually assaulting teen, killing infant

Beatrice man takes plea deal after sexually assaulting teen, killing infant

A Beatrice man charged in the death of a four-month-old baby and the sexual assault of a 15-year-old has been convicted.

Southeast Nebraska man loses over $100,000 through gift card scams

Southeast Nebraska man loses over $100,000 through gift card scams

In a trend that seems to be growing, a southeast Nebraska man lost thousands by falling victim to three separate gift card scams. 

'He puts it on himself': Rhule compliments Raiola's drive, accountability heading into 2025

'He puts it on himself': Rhule compliments Raiola's drive, accountability heading into 2025

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule emphasized Raiola's growth in both responsibility and accountability. 

Tri County student becomes AJSA Junior Member of the Year

Tri County student becomes AJSA Junior Member of the Year

Katz was named the 2025 AJSA Junior Member of the Year at the event in Madison, WI

Board of Supervisors OKs agreement for EPC Services between Region 5, Gage County

Board of Supervisors OKs agreement for EPC Services between Region 5, Gage County

The Gage County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement for Emergency Protective Custody (EPC) services between Region 5 and Gage County. 

'It's about getting it done': Matt Rhule emphasizes performance at Big Ten Media Days

'It's about getting it done': Matt Rhule emphasizes performance at Big Ten Media Days

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule took the stand in Las Vegas Tuesday for his third Big Ten Media Days. 

SENDD warns federal changes will mean less broadband access and implementation across Nebraska

SENDD warns federal changes will mean less broadband access and implementation across Nebraska

SENDD is warning that recent federal changes will inhibit Nebraska’s ability to bring broadband to citizens across the state

Road improvement projects scheduled for Southeast Nebraska in 2025-26

Road improvement projects scheduled for Southeast Nebraska in 2025-26

Check out some of the expected road renovation projects coming to Southeast Nebraska over the next 12 months, as revealed in the most recent surface transportation program book from NDOT.

'The show goes on, if it can': Gage County Fair Board monitoring weather forecast

'The show goes on, if it can': Gage County Fair Board monitoring weather forecast

Heat and storms possible for 205 Gage County Fair

Big Give Gage To Help 81 Non-Profits

Big Give Gage To Help 81 Non-Profits

This year's Big Give Gage event will help 81 non-profits in Gage County.

Beatrice Educational Foundation Asking For Help

Beatrice Educational Foundation Asking For Help

BEF is seeking funds to save the BLAST program.

Secretary Evnen organizing trade missions to Kenya, Egypt

Secretary Evnen organizing trade missions to Kenya, Egypt

Nebraska pursues business opportunities, human connections

Another round (or two) of mosquito spraying on tap for Beatrice

Another round (or two) of mosquito spraying on tap for Beatrice

As a soggy July continues for Southeast Nebraska, it can lead to a rise in pesky mosquitoes. 

Southeast Nebraska native Erwin Schopp, a World War II prisoner of war, will be laid to rest Friday in Plymouth

Southeast Nebraska native Erwin Schopp, a World War II prisoner of war, will be laid to rest Friday in Plymouth

82 years after his death in a Philippines prisoner of war camp, Southeast Nebraska native Erwin Schopp will be laid to rest alongside his family in his hometown of Plymouth on Friday, July 18.

Councilman wonders if politics is behind denial of home occupation permit

Councilman wonders if politics is behind denial of home occupation permit

Curttright says issue over home occupation permit rose after he was elected to city council

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.

More Than Just Lobster: At Maine Lobster Now, It’s a Whole Maine Experience

More Than Just Lobster: At Maine Lobster Now, It’s a Whole Maine Experience

What is the Best Steak to Offer for a Crowd at a Barbecue Catering

What is the Best Steak to Offer for a Crowd at a Barbecue Catering

How a Local Dubai Brand Conquered Major UK Airports: Le Damas Sweets Celebrates 1 Year of Its Dubai Chocolate

How a Local Dubai Brand Conquered Major UK Airports: Le Damas Sweets Celebrates 1 Year of Its Dubai Chocolate

Salsa Bar

Salsa Bar

Your Expert Guide to Summer Salads

Your Expert Guide to Summer Salads

Less Prep for Your Picnic: Easy Recipes, Fun Tips, and More

Less Prep for Your Picnic: Easy Recipes, Fun Tips, and More

Valmont: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Correction: Beef Prices-Explainer story

Authorities say airline passenger fought a flight attendant and tried to open exit door midair

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern discuss merger to create transcontinental railroad, AP source says

Beef prices have soared in the US — and not just during grilling season

The best movies of 2025 so far

The movies leaving Hulu this month

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Cornhole Tournaments 101: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Yeradi, Pearson, Long to Attend RMAC Media Day

Chadron State College Hall of Famer Rod Ehler Passes Away

A zero for the Rockies snaps record 220-game streak since last shutout win

Standout Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez to represent Team USA in September

'He puts it on himself': Rhule compliments Raiola's drive, accountability heading into 2025