CRETE, Neb. - In a battle of top ten foes, Crete defends their home court, outlasting Scottsbluff 61-51. 

INTERVIEW - Crete Head Coach Tony Siske

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Carter Rezny

CRETE, Neb. - In a battle of teams who played less than 24 hours prior, the Cardinals come out on top.

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Sierra Crist

INTERVIEW - Crete head coach Britt Ehlers

Thayer County handled Deshler in both games to sweep Saturday's all-Thayer County basketball doubleheader.

After nearly half a year of dormancy, the Fairbury Laundromat has reopened its doors, restoring an essential service to the local community.

After nearly half a year of dormancy, the Fairbury Laundromat has reopened its doors, restoring an essential service to the local community. 

In a unique signing day ceremony, Fairbury's Isabella Ausk committed to compete in speech at Concordia, proving there's a pathway for people to participate in activities they enjoy after high school, even if it's not in a more traditional college sport.

Bill proposes expansion of gender appropriate facilities, sports competitions

The Kearney Catholic graduate joined “The Doug & Daddy Show” for an extended interview.

Danielle Schwab was sworn in as Jefferson County’s newest commissioner on Thursday morning, making some history as the first woman elected to the position in more than 100 years of recorded county history. 

On Thursday, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood was named Chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance for the House Financial Services Committee.

Deteriorating weather may have contributed to the rollover of o van

Fairbury native Alfred Brejcha was named January's Jefferson County Veteran of the Month, the first one of the new year, on Tuesday morning in Fairbury. 

The 109th Nebraska Legislative Session is underway.

The only Democrats are going off the board

Two sides fail to agree on a new contract following past significant increases

The U.S. Postal Service announced on Wednesday that they will not be running mail on Thursday to honor former President Jimmy Carter. 

Collision between a pickup and semitrailer truck happens near junction of highway and rural road

Minden rolls to Tuesday night sweep of Beatrice

Jefferson County recognized the end of county commissioner Gale Pohlmann’s two-term tenure with one final county board meeting followed by a sendoff ceremony at the Jefferson County courthouse on Tuesday.  

The 109th session of the Nebraska Legislature starts on Wednesday and Governor Jim Pillen is ready to tackle his priorities.

One of the key voices in economic development is stepping down this year. 

Process involves teamwork to haul off tons of snow

State senator Tom Brandt stopped by a meeting with the Jefferson County commissioners late in 2024 to recap the last legislative session and outline his plans for the next one, which begins this week in Lincoln.

On Monday, the Secretary of the Navy named the Navy's newest Guided Missile Destroyer after Robert Kerrey. 

The city of Fairbury issued an article on Monday outlining the answers to common questions that crop up during winter storm season. Take extra steps to stay informed and stay safe.

A piece of southeast Nebraska is being represented at a shrine of women's hoops. 

OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Supernovas will once again be televised statewide on News Channel Nebraska.

News Channel Nebraska will televise six Supernovas home matches as Omaha looks to defend its Pro Volleyball Federation title in 2025.

Some southeast Nebraska areas received less snow than expected

Nebraska may have dodged the worst of the predicted snow totals from a weekend winter storm, but cold temperatures are expected to remain.

While southeast Nebraska may not get as much snow as once projected, travel is still not advised. 

The first winter storm of the season has certainly brought snow to Southeast Nebraska, just simply not as much snow as was initially anticipated. 

Parts of Interstate 80 are shut down in Nebraska after slick conditions led to crashes.

Blowing snow to be replaced by colder temperatures, below-zero wind chills

Snow strengthens, drifts begin to take form in Southeast Nebraska

First winter blast of 2025 turning into a potentially dangerous one

Nebraska's domination at Pinnacle Bank Arena continues, after knocking off No. 15 UCLA 66-58. 

The city of Fairbury will be under the guidance of a snow emergency this weekend, effective Saturday afternoon through Monday morning. Read on for the full details from the announcement.

Parts of Nebraska will likely see the first major winter storm event of the season this weekend.

First major storm of the winter season is one year since major 2024 snowfall

It's been a mild start to winter for southeast Nebraska, but all could soon change. 

Arrests were made during a residential search and during an early-morning traffic stop

Among many cases heard in district court, Bobbi Myers was sentenced to more than 150 days in jail on child abuse charges, and Donald Boomgaarn Jr. pleaded not guilty to attempted minor enticement.

More than 100,000 Nebraskans are getting a pay bump.

Doane claimed both GPAC women's basketball weekly awards for the second week in a row, with honors bestowed to Megan Chambers and Grace Thompson.

Company operates computer facility at Gage County Industrial Park

The latest report from the Department of Health shows that more than 650 people were diagnosed with the flu in just one week. This number only includes those who were tested by doctors, not those who didn’t seek medical attention for their symptoms.

Former Husker and Beatrice native Cam Jurgens recieved his first Pro Bowl invitation on Thursday morning. 

A crew of locals and volunteers came to the Crystal Springs campground in Fairbury on New Year's Day to begin to tear down the lights from this year’s holiday display.

A U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group has wrought carnage on New Orleans’ raucous New Year’s celebration.

The Governor's office says that Gov. Jim Pillen is to be discharged from the hospital on Friday. 

The Governor's office released a statement saying on Gov. Jim Pillen's rib fixation surgery. 

House Fire In Beatrice Christmas Morning

A press release was released Monday morning with an update to Gov. Jim Pillen's condition following a horseback riding accident Sunday.

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Pete Ricketts and his family have now spent nearly $19 million on Nebraska political campaigns in the dozen years he was running for governor, serving as governor and serving as a U.S. Senator. 

The family of Jack Hoffman says they are "praying for a miracle" after doctors found multiple new tumor locations. 

Athletes from Bellevue, Concordia and Midland - all Nebraska natives - were unveiled as NAIA volleyball All-Americans, and the Bruins' Trish Siedlik was honored as national Coach of the Year.

Nebraska will open its 2025 football season at Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium when they face the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Behind 17 points from Justus Gardiner, and another 18 from Carter Rezny, Crete improved to 2-1 with a 52-31 win over Beatrice. 

INTERVIEW - Player of the Game Justus Gardiner