For firefighters, the flames aren’t the only thing they are battling. 

Nebraska Game and Parks recently documented a new fish species to the state and it was found in southeast Nebraska. 

As the weather warms up across Nebraska as we get into the middle and later parts of the summer, it can lead to a bloom of blue green algae.

News Channel Nebraska spoke with District 30 Sen. Myron Dorn who represents Gage County and parts of rural Lancaster County. 

The cost of living is increasing all across the state, including living in a nursing home. 

NAPE: Richardson County workers had no choice but to declare impasse

Company says new location targets consumers in Nebraska and Iowa

Kevin and Julie Monfelt’s journey began in 2014.

Former Doane track and field athlete Taleah Williams qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Precious McKesson, executive director of Nebraska Democratic Party, says there's work ahead for Democrats

More road work will begin in southeast Nebraska around Fairbury, on U-S136.

The Wymore Area Livestock show was a a bit of a warm up for next week’s Gage County Fair.

Another electrical fire set ablaze a semi and building east of Fairbury Thursday, calling over 30 firefighters to respond. 

Union report says county commissioners are on a union-busting campaign

The summer season brings a unique set of challenges for cattle farmers.

More construction will begin on highways in southeast Nebraska, this one, near Odell.

The Crete Fire Department is welcoming its biggest influx of volunteers at one time.

Diode Communications has completed its Jefferson County Rural Fiber broadband project, offering high speed internet to rural homes. 

Work will begin on a Jefferson County road at the end of July, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. 

Cats, dogs, and automobiles all filled the Gage County Fairgrounds on Wednesday afternoon.

JCH&L Burkley Fitness Center is working with Jeffs Gone M.A.D. to hold a 1 mile or 5K run/walk on Saturday, Sept. 7.

The game of golf is growing at an international level and in Fairbury, organizers put together an event at the Fairbury country club, aimed at teaching juniors the game of golf, along with PGA Professional Bryan Flanagan. 

Doane University is getting some recognition in the first ever GPAC Athletic Trainer of the Year award. 

Falls City council reviewing its dangerous dog ordinance

Peru State Football went 5-6 last year but they have high hopes and high expectations for this season. And I mean very high expectations.

An electrical garage fire headlined the morning Sunday in Fairbury during the closing day of its county fair. 

A southeast Nebraska athlete is heading to the MLB after a state championship season at Norris High School.

Hastings College football program is relying on its youth to replace all conference departures. 

After four losing seasons in the last five years, Doane football has a new leader at the helm.

Nineteen people died in traffic crashes across Nebraska in June, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

The county fair season is just underway with one of the biggest attractions being the livestock shows. 

Two-vehicle crash in westbound lane near Dunbar

Timmerman is spending the summer with the Matsu Miners in the Alaska Baseball League.

Economic development success story seen as support for future industrial footprint

Three sisters are partnering up to run a new restaurant in downtown Marysville. 

With the Jefferson County Fair in full effect, Jefferson County Speedway is set to host USAC Midwest Midget Racing, once again.

As fair season continues across Nebraska, it's getting underway in the states southeast region. 

K9 advocate reacts to heat fatality of Savannah police dog

It takes an entire year to plan the Jefferson County Fair, but one of most physically grueling parts is setting up the fairgrounds. 

Beatrice native Avery Barnard is set to return to her home state.

Jefferson Community Health & Life will lose three family medicine providers over the remainder of the summer. 

SkyFest is back in Marysville, KS. for another year.

The Caregivers Support Group offered by the Alzheimer’s Association will meet Thursday, at 4:30 p.m. in the Jefferson Community Health and Life Conference Room.

Considered by many anglers, a fishing honey hole in southeast Nebraska, has taken on the appearance of a fish graveyard.

Nebraska City woman accelerated after leaving pharmacy drive-thru area

NCN's Jake Bartecki catches up with Olympian Maggie Malone-Hardin ahead of third olympics appearance. 

After weeks of closure, the Beatrice Scooter's has reopened its doors. 

A large fish kill, affecting all species in the lake, has occurred at Big Indian Recreation Area south of Wymore in Gage County.  

Community Medical Center collaborates with Health Care Quality Improvement Platform

All seven victims of a southeast Nebraska shooting have been released from the hospital, according to Nebraska State Patrol. 

It’s been one whole year, since a southeast Nebraska bowling alley was brought back to life.

After U.S. House action, $5 million from state and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers assistance R 562 left gap in flood protection

Maggie Malone Hardin is making a return to the Olympics. 

Red Nissan Rogue taken at gunpoint

New updates surrounding the details of Friday's shooting have been released by the Nebraska State Patrol.

Six victims are in the hospital after a late Friday afternoon shooting in Crete.

River expected to crest at Nebraska City Sunday, Brownville on Monday

Senior Saturday is an event tailored for senior citizens in Marshall County.

The season for local outdoor shopping is underway in southeast Nebraska.

It's a common problem that plagues small communities on highways: vehicles speeding through town.

As hot weather lingers across Nebraska, many are making a splash to stay cool.

Fairbury is in the process of cleaning its streets after a severe storm whipped through Tuesday night.

Fairbury will welcome Hastings’ own Conchita’s Mobile Breakfast and Bakery this weekend.

The job of a firefighter is dangerous and difficult and it only gets more so during hot weather.