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Highway collisions a mile apart, block U.S. 77 south of Beatrice
Highway collisions a mile apart, block U.S. 77 south of Beatrice

Traffic diverted west and east of the highway, from midday Thursday to mid afternoon

‘Not unlucky, we have to be better’: Rhule recaps first season at helm

‘Not unlucky, we have to be better’: Rhule recaps first season at helm

On Wednesday morning, Rhule met with reporters to recap the season, and look ahead to improving the program during the offseason

Space heater to blame for a three-structure fire in Fairbury

Space heater to blame for a three-structure fire in Fairbury

A garage and 2 houses were damaged by an early morning fire in Fairbury.

Beatrice Public Schools planning schedule change, to allow for move to new school building

Beatrice Public Schools planning schedule change, to allow for move to new school building

Change would move up the last day of school for Prekindergarten through fifth grade

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffet’s longtime sidekick at Berkshire Hathaway, dies at 99

Charlie Munger, Warren Buffet’s longtime sidekick at Berkshire Hathaway, dies at 99

Charlie Munger, who helped Warren Buffett build Berkshire Hathaway into an investment powerhouse, has died at a California hospital. He was 99.

Fairbury reopens community building with new renovations and updates

Fairbury reopens community building with new renovations and updates

The city of Fairbury reopened its community building with many members of the community coming out to show their support.

Concern over future of Pawnee County Sheriff's Department

Concern over future of Pawnee County Sheriff's Department

Officers and the public fearful of losing law enforcement over low pay

Gage County law officers arrest suspect following Barneston search

Gage County law officers arrest suspect following Barneston search

Gage County deputies obtained the warrant during a disturbing the peace investigation

Beatrice man found dead at scene of accident, Thanksgiving Day

Beatrice man found dead at scene of accident, Thanksgiving Day

40-year-old driver found after missing person report, search

Volunteers from Odell package nearly 60,000 meals

Volunteers from Odell package nearly 60,000 meals

Volunteers in Odell put together and packed nearly 60,000 meals Monday.

PREVIEW: Orangemen hanging hat on defense, new pieces in 2023-24

PREVIEW: Orangemen hanging hat on defense, new pieces in 2023-24

The Orangemen basketball team is preparing for another season, hoping for a return to state, after falling just short last year.

Beatrice Police FOP Lodge holds 'Stuff the Cruiser' campaign

Beatrice Police FOP Lodge holds 'Stuff the Cruiser' campaign

Project helps bring toys and other items to needy children this holiday season

Nebraska woman bags marriage proposal shortly after killing big buck on hunting trip

Nebraska woman bags marriage proposal shortly after killing big buck on hunting trip

A Nebraska woman bagged a marriage proposal along with a big buck during a recent deer hunting trip.

Weekend fire leaves Fairbury family homeless

Weekend fire leaves Fairbury family homeless

An early Sunday morning fire in Fairbury has left a mother and her two children without a home.

Black Friday is an expected hit for another year

Black Friday is an expected hit for another year

Black Friday sets up to be a big hit.

Ol' Red 99.5 hosts 23rd annual Thanksgiving dinner

Ol' Red 99.5 hosts 23rd annual Thanksgiving dinner

Ol' Red 99.5 hosted its 23rd annual community Thanksgiving dinner at the Fairbury Elks Lodge Thursday.

Medicare enrollment window is open - which plan is right for you?

Medicare enrollment window is open - which plan is right for you?

An expert gives more details on what to know during the enrollment period for Medicare

11 suspects arrested in southeast Nebraska following DMV identity theft investigation

11 suspects arrested in southeast Nebraska following DMV identity theft investigation

Eleven Nebraskans are facing charges related to what authorities say is a scheme to sell fake I.D.'s. 

NSP advises safe travel for Thanksgiving holiday

NSP advises safe travel for Thanksgiving holiday

Family, friends, and feasts are on tap this Thanksgiving. The Nebraska State Patrol reminds all travelers that safe driving is part of the recipe for a great holiday weekend.

With release of state assessment scores, Beatrice Public Schools seeing improvement

With release of state assessment scores, Beatrice Public Schools seeing improvement

Educators cut through data to get at how to improve student progress

Fairbury hosting 11th annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning

Fairbury hosting 11th annual Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning

Fairbury is hosting its 11th annual Turkey Trot Race Thanksgiving morning.

Southeast Community College officials ponder separate lobbying help

Southeast Community College officials ponder separate lobbying help

Discussion follows challenging legislative session on community college financing

Nebraska DMV credits interagency work in fraud investigation

Nebraska DMV credits interagency work in fraud investigation

Numerous arrests made in fraudulent documents probe

Southeast Community College and Northeast Community College split basketball double-header

Southeast Community College and Northeast Community College split basketball double-header

SCC basketball now playing home games, on the Lincoln Campus

SCC Board approves financing plan for Lincoln Campus Welding Center

SCC Board approves financing plan for Lincoln Campus Welding Center

Community college also reports an increase in enrollment

Jefferson, Washington counties reach an agreement with TC Energy regarding road repairs

Jefferson, Washington counties reach an agreement with TC Energy regarding road repairs

Officials in southeast Nebraska and northeast Kansas have reached an agreement with TC Energy to repair a section of Ida Avenue near Steele City, NE. 

Jurgens’ return in Kansas City a homecoming and celebration for friends, family

Jurgens’ return in Kansas City a homecoming and celebration for friends, family

Cam Jurgens played an NFL game closer to home then he ever has before on Monday night.

ALLO construction finishes in York

ALLO construction finishes in York

Construction of ALLO’s 100% fiber-optic network in the city of York has finished.

City of Fairbury to celebrate grand reopening of community building

City of Fairbury to celebrate grand reopening of community building

The City of Fairbury is celebrating the grand reopening of the Fairbury Community Building on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 12:30 p.m.

Beatrice getting another round of downtown redevelopment funding

Beatrice getting another round of downtown redevelopment funding

Additional state grant funding will help pay for downtown business improvement projects

City of Beatrice to purchase home, near 19th and Lincoln

City of Beatrice to purchase home, near 19th and Lincoln

Second property being acquired as city studies potential options for the intersection

Stanton tops EMF in D1 final, wins first state title

Stanton tops EMF in D1 final, wins first state title

LINCOLN, Neb. — Stanton made history on Monday morning.

The Mustangs defeated Exeter-Milligan-Friend 42-36 in the D1 final to claim the fist football state championship in school history.

Overbeck family leads Beatrice Coat Closet through busiest time of the year

Overbeck family leads Beatrice Coat Closet through busiest time of the year

As the weather cools off and we head into winter, many are in the spirit of helping those in need.

Winter Lights Festival marks 35th year, pays tribute to its founder

Winter Lights Festival marks 35th year, pays tribute to its founder

Despite rain, several turn out to watch the lights come on for the first time this holiday season

Braelon Allen's 3-yard TD run in OT gets Wisconsin bowl eligible with 24-17 win against Nebraska

Braelon Allen's 3-yard TD run in OT gets Wisconsin bowl eligible with 24-17 win against Nebraska

Braelon Allen scored the game-winning touchdown on a 3-yard run in overtime to lift Wisconsin to a 24-17 win against Nebraska.

Carper steps down as Beatrice Volleyball Head Coach

Carper steps down as Beatrice Volleyball Head Coach

The Beatrice Volleyball team will need to begin a search for a new head coach. 

Omaha Supernovas announce team ambassadors

Omaha Supernovas announce team ambassadors

The team recently announced three ambassadors, in former Huskers Kenzie Knuckles and Kenzie Maloney, as well as former Creighton Bluejay Jaela Zimmerman. 

Ron Kassmeier receives 2023 Clabaugh Family Educator Award

Ron Kassmeier receives 2023 Clabaugh Family Educator Award

A yearly honor given to a teacher in the Beatrice community was given out on Thursday. 

Fairbury to host Christmas lights display at Crystal Springs campground

Fairbury to host Christmas lights display at Crystal Springs campground

Fairbury is hosting a Christmas at Crystal Light display the entire month of December. 

Additional tornado warning siren under consideration, at north edge of Beatrice

Additional tornado warning siren under consideration, at north edge of Beatrice

Adding a siren near Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center would help fill a gap at the north edge of the city

Pickup runs sign....collides with car in north Beatrice

Pickup runs sign....collides with car in north Beatrice

Both drivers not seriously hurt

An Afghan family embraced him as one of their own; then came a coup, torture, war, the Taliban

An Afghan family embraced him as one of their own; then came a coup, torture, war, the Taliban

A Lincoln man who was 'adopted' into an Afghan family...and then helped give members of that family the gift of safety itself. From Kandahar to Lincoln.

Who’s Buying Nebraska? Corporations, investors grabbing giant chunks of Nebraska farmland

Who’s Buying Nebraska? Corporations, investors grabbing giant chunks of Nebraska farmland

Seven out-of-state buyers, including a Utah church, a Philadelphia corporate farm and a California investment fund, spent nearly $250 million in the past five years on pricey Nebraska farmland, FFP analysis shows.

Statewide abortion battle officially underway, petitions to hit streets soon

Statewide abortion battle officially underway, petitions to hit streets soon

Petitioners need 123,000 valid signatures by July 3rd in order to place the issue, an amendment to the Nebraska Constitution, on next November’s ballot.

Ziggi's restaurant set to open in Fairbury in spring

Ziggi's restaurant set to open in Fairbury in spring

A Ziggi’s Coffee breakfast restaurant is opening in Fairbury in the spring. 

Fairbury wrestling uses its culture to its advantage

Fairbury wrestling uses its culture to its advantage

As Fairbury wrestling prepares for the start of its season, it is apparent that the culture of the team is a big part of what can fuel their success. 

New state lawmaker takes oath, questions how NE values ag land

New state lawmaker takes oath, questions how NE values ag land

Meyer takes over for former State Sen. Tom Briese, the new State Treasurer.

Abortion rights petition drive ready to push for 'fetal viability'

Abortion rights petition drive ready to push for 'fetal viability'

Nebraska’s 12-week abortion ban would be moved to roughly 24 weeks if one abortion rights group gets its way.

Nebraska gears up for a busy holiday travel season

Nebraska gears up for a busy holiday travel season

As the nation gears up for a busy holiday travel season, Nebraska travelers are given a few tips to stay ahead of the curve.

Gov. Pillen issues EO recalling state public servants to offices

Gov. Pillen issues EO recalling state public servants to offices

On Monday, Gov. Jim Pillen issued an Executive Order (EO) recalling state public servants. 

TOP PLAYS - Doane tops Hastings, 20-15

TOP PLAYS - Doane tops Hastings, 20-15

The Doane Tigers sent their seniors out with a win on Saturday afternoon. 

Player of the Game - Ty Martinsen

Player of the Game - Ty Martinsen

Ty Martinsen recorded Doane's game sealing interception, while also making a huge impact all afternoon.

Chris Bessler - Doane tops Hastings 20-15

Chris Bessler - Doane tops Hastings 20-15

Chris Bessler - Doane tops Hastings 20-15

Wahoo shutouts Sidney, advances to C1 state championship

Wahoo shutouts Sidney, advances to C1 state championship

WAHOO, Neb. — Wahoo is heading back to Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.

The Warriors shutout Sidney 21-0 on Friday evening to advance to the Class C1 state championship.

Huskers improve to 2-0 behind big nights from Mast, Williams

Huskers improve to 2-0 behind big nights from Mast, Williams

Husker basketball improves to 2-0 after an 81-54 drubbing of Florida A/M. 

Law enforcement gears up for new motorcycle law

Law enforcement gears up for new motorcycle law

With a 10-hour course and a permit, motorcyclists can ride their vehicles without a helmet starting in 2024 and law enforcement is preparing for the changes.

Nebraska DMV introduces protocol for motorcyclists to receive no-helmet waiver

Nebraska DMV introduces protocol for motorcyclists to receive no-helmet waiver

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles had a big announcement for the state’s motorcyclists Monday.

Pre-Thanksgiving rural poll finds polite talk lacking

Pre-Thanksgiving rural poll finds polite talk lacking

The 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll finds 65 percent convinced that the civility problem is somewhat or very serious. Five percent say it’s not a serious problem.

Cold weather rule goes into effect Nov. 1 to help customers with time on bills

Cold weather rule goes into effect Nov. 1 to help customers with time on bills

The cold weather rule will help Nebraskans during the winter months stay afloat with paying their utility bills on time.

Ashland-Greenwood tops Chadron to advance in C1 playoffs

Ashland-Greenwood tops Chadron to advance in C1 playoffs

ASHLAND, Neb. — Ashland-Greenwood has advanced to the quarterfinals for the fifth straight year.

Flags to be flown half-staff for Maine shooting victims

Flags to be flown half-staff for Maine shooting victims

On Thursday Gov. Jim Pillen announced that, in accordance with the White House, all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff immediately. 

News Channel Nebraska to televise east vs west playoff clash between Chadron and Ashland-Greenwood

News Channel Nebraska to televise east vs west playoff clash between Chadron and Ashland-Greenwood

ASHLAND, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska will be showcasing a playoff contest between teams separated by nearly 500 miles.

No. 10 Norris downs Pius X 42-12 to claim district title

No. 10 Norris downs Pius X 42-12 to claim district title

FIRTH, Neb. — Norris is heading into the playoffs on a four-game winning streak.

Unemployment in Nebraska, Iowa rises in September

Unemployment in Nebraska, Iowa rises in September

Both Nebraska and Iowa’s unemployment rates rose slightly in September.

Ever heard of the Paw Paw fruit growing in Nebraska?

Ever heard of the Paw Paw fruit growing in Nebraska?

Did you know that there is a fruit that grows wildly in Nebraska, and possibly in your backyard? If not, read up.