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Health alert issued for Bluestem Lake, Big Indian Lake
Health alert issued for Bluestem Lake, Big Indian Lake

The Department of Health and Human Services said the state of Nebraska has issued a health alert for Bluestem Lake and Big Indian Lake. 

INTERVIEW: Vern Hasty talks win over Black Sox

INTERVIEW: Vern Hasty talks win over Black Sox

Vern Hasty talks win over Black Sox

Raveling's sac fly leads Blue Dogs past Black Sox

Raveling's sac fly leads Blue Dogs past Black Sox

Raveling's sac fly leads Blue Dogs past Black Sox

CORN BELT: Blue Dogs rally over Black Sox, win 6-5

CORN BELT: Blue Dogs rally over Black Sox, win 6-5

Blue Dogs rally over Black Sox, win 6-5

Stalled nuclear arms talks raises questions for Ricketts

Stalled nuclear arms talks raises questions for Ricketts

The war in Ukraine has heightened concerns regarding Russia's potential use of nuclear weapons.

Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents

Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents

Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s been indicted on multiple charges.

Crete man charged with child enticement in Grand Island

Crete man charged with child enticement in Grand Island

A Crete man is facing felony charges out Grand Island for human trafficking of a minor, child enticement by an electronic device and enticement by an electronic device.

Sewer bypass in NW Beatrice aimed at improving capacity, limiting backups

Sewer bypass in NW Beatrice aimed at improving capacity, limiting backups

Bypass continues a series of improvements to the city's wastewater system

Nickelback coming to Lincoln this fall

Nickelback coming to Lincoln this fall

Look at this paragraph...One of the biggest rock bands in the world is adding the capital city to their current tour. 

BRAN riders continue trek, make stop in Wilber

BRAN riders continue trek, make stop in Wilber

A tradition of over 40 years is back and has made its way into Southeast Nebraska.

State of Nebraska kicking off public meetings on broadband service

State of Nebraska kicking off public meetings on broadband service

Public invited to give input on current service, needed upgrades

June is full of activities, at the Homestead National Historical Park

June is full of activities, at the Homestead National Historical Park

National park west of Beatrice getting set for Homestead Days

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!

Statue of legendary Nebraska author Willa Cather unveiled in Washington

Statue of legendary Nebraska author Willa Cather unveiled in Washington

A bronze statue of author and Nebraska native Willa Cather was unveiled at the National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C.

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

Sport utility vehicle collides with KDOT mower, north of Hanover

Sport utility vehicle collides with KDOT mower, north of Hanover

Collision causes minor injury to a Hanover woman

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. 

Southeast Nebraska natural resources district extends well moratorium

Southeast Nebraska natural resources district extends well moratorium

Six month prohibition on new wells or irrigated acres is now extended

Eight years and counting....no retail electric rate hikes in Beatrice

Eight years and counting....no retail electric rate hikes in Beatrice

Adjustments to wholesale power supply sources led to stable rates

Commissioners Honor Jefferson County Veteran Of The Month

Commissioners Honor Jefferson County Veteran Of The Month

The Jefferson County Commissioners honored a United States Army Veteran as their June Veteran of the Month, a part of their continued recognition to the service men and women of the county. 

NEFB working with SpaceX’s Starlink to expand broadband in Nebraska

NEFB working with SpaceX’s Starlink to expand broadband in Nebraska

Nebraska's farmers and ranchers may be moving one step closer to high-speed internet service.

City of Beatrice to acquire land for business, industry growth

City of Beatrice to acquire land for business, industry growth

City plans to use sales tax revenue for economic development in a bond issue, to acquire the property

Kansas Amber Alert called off...mother of children in custody

Kansas Amber Alert called off...mother of children in custody

Four children found safe.....mother under arrest

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?

Pillen names new head of Department of Economic Development

Pillen names new head of Department of Economic Development

K.C. Belitz' annual salary is $215,000

Kansas authorities issue Amber Alert for missing children

Kansas authorities issue Amber Alert for missing children

Topeka authorities and Kansas Bureau of Investigation searching for missing family members

Poor visibility during rain, leads to rear-end crash near Beatrice

Poor visibility during rain, leads to rear-end crash near Beatrice

Rear end collision happens during downpour, south of Beatrice

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. 

Air quality follows below good, unhealthy for sensitive groups

Air quality follows below good, unhealthy for sensitive groups

This week should have plenty of nice summer days, but people in some parts of the state may need to monitor air quality. 

South tops North 17-7 in 65th Nebraska Shrine Bowl

South tops North 17-7 in 65th Nebraska Shrine Bowl

KEARNEY, Neb. — A near two-hour weather delay was apparently exactly what the South Team needed on Saturday night.

U.S. submits formal dispute for Mexico ban of GMO corn; Nebraska delegation lauds decision

U.S. submits formal dispute for Mexico ban of GMO corn; Nebraska delegation lauds decision

The United States has requested formal dispute settlement consultations with Mexico regarding GMO corn, something Nebraska politicians celebrated Friday.

‘Sticker shock’: Greek house values skyrocket, the tax bills come next

‘Sticker shock’: Greek house values skyrocket, the tax bills come next

Greek chapters at the University Nebraska–Lincoln saw their building values jump nearly $1.2 million on average in one year, according to data from the Lancaster County Assessor’s Office.  

Nebraska legislative session wraps with tax cuts, contentious trans health-abortion bill

Nebraska legislative session wraps with tax cuts, contentious trans health-abortion bill

Nebraska lawmakers adjourned for the year on Thursday, wrapping up a particularly contentious session that saw nearly every bill before the body filibustered.

Nebraska voter ID bill passes, despite filibuster by lawmaker

Nebraska voter ID bill passes, despite filibuster by lawmaker

Nebraska lawmakers passed a bill Thursday to comply with a voter ID requirement mandated by voters in November, with the lone vote against it coming from the lawmaker who led the effort to have it placed on the ballot.

Dementia claimed his wife, writing helped him survive

Dementia claimed his wife, writing helped him survive

Brad Anderson still remembers the night his wife forgot hail.

Jury trial set in Beatrice State Developmental Center sexual assault case

Jury trial set in Beatrice State Developmental Center sexual assault case

Beatrice man faces three charges in the alleged assault of a resident of the state center for the developmentally disabled

Aksarben Foundation leading new $20 million internship program aimed at keeping workforce in Nebraska

Aksarben Foundation leading new $20 million internship program aimed at keeping workforce in Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb — A local nonprofit is working to keep the state's young workforce in Nebraska.

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.

Rock Creek Trail Days Set for This Weekend

Rock Creek Trail Days Set for This Weekend

Come explore a place where road ranches served pioneers along the Oregon-California Trail, Pony Express riders carried mail across the West, and Wild Bill Hickok began a legendary career as a gunfighter!

FBI issues reward in threat case tied to new abortion ban

FBI issues reward in threat case tied to new abortion ban

Reward is $15,000 for information leading to the identification and conviction of those involved in the threats.

‘No-brainer’ for first-ever repeat head coaches to return to Nebraska Shrine Bowl

‘No-brainer’ for first-ever repeat head coaches to return to Nebraska Shrine Bowl

Mark McLaughlin of Platteview and Mike Huffman of Bellevue West had the same reaction when asked to return.

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. 

Dog Days Of Summer Bike Show And Swap Meet This Weekend

Dog Days Of Summer Bike Show And Swap Meet This Weekend

Bikers from all over the Midwest will be making their way to the tiny village of Steele City, Nebraska this weekend for the Dog Days of Summer Swap Meet and Bike Show.

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.

Beam raising held at new Beatrice Public Schools elementary project

Beam raising held at new Beatrice Public Schools elementary project

First phase of construction marked by raising of beam....

Beatrice officers arrest female for making terroristic threats

Beatrice officers arrest female for making terroristic threats

Police investigating threats made to a family, arrest female suspect late Wednesday night

Pillen on tax cuts: 'We're just getting started'

Pillen on tax cuts: 'We're just getting started'

Pillen: "We spend too much on government"

Isolated area of SE Nebraska under flash flood warning

Isolated area of SE Nebraska under flash flood warning

Torrential rain being produced by some storms in northeast Kansas

House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

Veering away from a default crisis, the House approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package late Wednesday.

Congressman Flood to vote in favor of the nation's debt ceiling deal

Congressman Flood to vote in favor of the nation's debt ceiling deal

Congressman Mike Flood will vote in favor of the nation's debt ceiling deal as he finds it as a responsible compromise.

Shrine Bowl North Team develops quick bond, looks to embrace the moment

Shrine Bowl North Team develops quick bond, looks to embrace the moment

The North Team says the Shrine Bowl is all about the experience.

‘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.

Missing man last seen near Prague Quik Stop

Missing man last seen near Prague Quik Stop

Authorities said they are looking for missing 42-year-old Tyler Miers.

Stops comparable, tons collected higher...in this spring's Beatrice Clean City pick-up campaign

Stops comparable, tons collected higher...in this spring's Beatrice Clean City pick-up campaign

Board of Public Works hears report on this spring's Beatrice Clean City campaign

Gage County renews agreement with the Southeast Nebraska Drug Court program

Gage County renews agreement with the Southeast Nebraska Drug Court program

Two drug courts serve ten counties in the First Judicial District

Gage County board considers amendments to solar energy regulations

Gage County board considers amendments to solar energy regulations

Following two public hearings, county supervisors discussing final form of regulations

Norris, LSO address concerns surrounding investigation into alleged teacher-student relationship

Norris, LSO address concerns surrounding investigation into alleged teacher-student relationship

While school is out at Norris High School, Tuesday night parents showed up for an emergency meeting about the arrest of a former teacher who is alleged to have been in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student.

High talent level, fun system makes Shrine Bowl South Team confident

High talent level, fun system makes Shrine Bowl South Team confident

After six practices in 2.5 days, quarterback Jared Kuhl of Platteview says the South Team feels confident.

Voter photo ID moves closer to final passage, lawsuit threatened

Voter photo ID moves closer to final passage, lawsuit threatened

State Sen. Julie Slama conducting a one-senator filibuster

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. 

ACLU sues to block LB574

ACLU sues to block LB574

Two weeks following the Legislative decision to pass LB574, and one week after Nebraska's governor signed the bill into law, the ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the bill and its creators. 

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.

Steele City honors military members from southeast Nebraska, northeast Kansas

Steele City honors military members from southeast Nebraska, northeast Kansas

Military members from southeast Nebraska and northeast Kansas were honored over the weekend.

Beatrice Firefighters answer two Memorial Day fire calls

Beatrice Firefighters answer two Memorial Day fire calls

No major damage in either incident