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NCN Tuesday morning brief
NCN Tuesday morning brief

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Southeast Nebraska residents honor those who sacrificed, for their nation

Southeast Nebraska residents honor those who sacrificed, for their nation

Memorial Day observance held, at Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice

Humphrey ceremony urges remembrances of fallen soldiers throughout the year

Humphrey ceremony urges remembrances of fallen soldiers throughout the year

Humphrey's Memorial Day ceremony was held at the Humphrey Community Center

Flooding continues to impact southwest Nebraska

Flooding continues to impact southwest Nebraska

Heavy rains that started on Friday continued to impact southwest Nebraska throughout the entire holiday weekend.

'Wow, dude': Lifelong Husker from Tecumseh plays Texas fan on new season of Amazon Prime series

'Wow, dude': Lifelong Husker from Tecumseh plays Texas fan on new season of Amazon Prime series

An Amazon Prime series is debuting its second season this week, and southeast Nebraskans are likely to recognize one of the faces on the program.

Cass County deputy injured in crash with Weeping Water teen

Cass County deputy injured in crash with Weeping Water teen

A Cass County Sheriff's deputy was injured in a crash with a teenage driver on Friday.

One person in critical condition after Omaha shooting

One person in critical condition after Omaha shooting

One person is in critical condition after a Sunday shooting in Omaha.

Police investigate single-car accident

Police investigate single-car accident

SIDNEY -- Sidney Police are investigating a single vehicle accident at the west side of Legion Park this evening.

Flags to be flown half-staff for Memorial Day

Flags to be flown half-staff for Memorial Day

Gov. Jim Pillen announced on Sunday that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff until for Memorial day.

Several people, dog displaced following overnight basement fire

Several people, dog displaced following overnight basement fire

Authorities in Lincoln said they extinguished an overnight fire that displaced several people and a pet.

Fire, smoke fill night sky in south Sidney

Fire, smoke fill night sky in south Sidney

First responders were on-scene of a single-vehicle garage fire at approximately 8:45 p.m. Saturday night on Legion Park Road in Sidney.

Memorial Services scheduled for Monday

Memorial Services scheduled for Monday

Volunteers were out in force this morning preparing Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney for Monday's Memorial Day service.

Severe thunderstorm warning: Scotts Bluff, southwestern Sioux and East-central Goshen

Severe thunderstorm warning: Scotts Bluff, southwestern Sioux and East-central Goshen

Severe thunderstorm warning: Scotts Bluff, southwestern Sioux and East-central Goshen

Scotts Bluff, Kimball and Banner Counties in latest severe weather warning

Scotts Bluff, Kimball and Banner Counties in latest severe weather warning

Scotts Bluff, Kimball and Banner Counties in latest severe weather warning

Severe thunderstorm warning for large swath of Nebraska-Wyoming border

Severe thunderstorm warning for large swath of Nebraska-Wyoming border

Severe thunderstorm warning for large swath of Nebraska-Wyoming border

Tornado warning includes portions of Kimball, Banner Counties

Tornado warning includes portions of Kimball, Banner Counties

Tornado warning includes portions of Kimball, Banner Counties

Several areas under severe thunderstorm warnings

Several areas under severe thunderstorm warnings

Several areas under severe thunderstorm warnings

NCN Monday morning brief

NCN Monday morning brief

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Construction affects grass quality at Parkview Cemetery

Construction affects grass quality at Parkview Cemetery

Some locals aren’t happy with the grounds crew of one Hastings cemetery. A series of complaints have been filed surrounding the grass quality at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings.

Omaha family hosts annual bike ride to raise awareness for mental health resources, honor late son

Omaha family hosts annual bike ride to raise awareness for mental health resources, honor late son

If you’ve ridden your bike along the Wabash Trace in Council Bluffs in recent weeks, you may have noticed signs promoting the “Bike with Mike” ride to Mineola, Iowa.

Weather service issues severe thunderstorm watch Saturday

Weather service issues severe thunderstorm watch Saturday

Another round of showers and thunderstorms is forecast Saturday afternoon, and a few storms will once again have the potential to become strong to severe, according to the National Weather Service Office in Cheyenne.

Lincoln Police arrest two men in separate pursuits on O Street

Lincoln Police arrest two men in separate pursuits on O Street

Lincoln Police arrested two men for speeding and leading officers on a pursuit in two separate incidents between Friday night and Saturday morning.

Fiddle music featured at national park, near Beatrice

Fiddle music featured at national park, near Beatrice

Homesteading music draws outdoor audience to the Homestead National Historical Park

Northeast Community College welding graduate hopes to inspire others

Northeast Community College welding graduate hopes to inspire others

A recent graduate of the Northeast Community College welding program wants to create her own connection within a male dominated industry as she embarks on a new adventure that includes serving her country.

Washington woman arrested after pursuit that started in Seward County

Washington woman arrested after pursuit that started in Seward County

A Washington woman was arrested on Friday after a pursuit that started in Seward County and went through Lancaster County.

One injured in Lincoln shooting

One injured in Lincoln shooting

A 31-year-old was injured in a Friday night Lincoln shooting.

Thunderstorm passes through Sidney

Thunderstorm passes through Sidney

SIDNEY -- The Sidney area is under a Thunderstorm watch. Rain and hail started about 7 p.m. tonight in the Sidney area, resulting in localized flooding.

Lincoln yard fire affects 3 houses, $300,000 in damages

Lincoln yard fire affects 3 houses, $300,000 in damages

A yard fire in Lincoln affected three houses and five backyards on Friday.

NCN weekend brief

NCN weekend brief

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Annual event raises money in Norfolk

Annual event raises money in Norfolk

The annual Big Give event in Norfolk raised almost $300,000 this year.

Creek Valley graduates announce scholarships, future plans

Creek Valley graduates announce scholarships, future plans

Creek Valley officials announced 2023 graduates' post-high school plans and scholarships recently.

Madison utilities superintendent accused of using company equipment, time for building personal house

Madison utilities superintendent accused of using company equipment, time for building personal house

A northeast Nebraska utilities superintendent is accused of misusing municipal equipment and resources, according to the state auditor’s office.

Missing child recovered in Kearney Friday morning

Missing child recovered in Kearney Friday morning

Kearney area law enforcement agencies responded promptly to a report of a possible child abduction or kidnapping.

Nebraska renewable energy training programs struggle to recruit students amid national worker shortage

Nebraska renewable energy training programs struggle to recruit students amid national worker shortage

Every Tuesday and Thursday in the fall, Taylor Schneider and his students start class by gathering their equipment and stretching.

Severe thunderstorm watch includes Sidney, Bridgeport, Kimball and Sterling

Severe thunderstorm watch includes Sidney, Bridgeport, Kimball and Sterling

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service office in Cheyenne. Some of the storms could be severe.

Omaha chef ditches ‘familiar trappings’ in restaurants

Omaha chef ditches ‘familiar trappings’ in restaurants

The first thing a person notices when spending time with chef David Utterback is that he’s constantly in motion.  

Southwest Nebraska experiences heavy rain, flash flooding

Southwest Nebraska experiences heavy rain, flash flooding

Flash flooding not only created difficult driving conditions in southwest Nebraska on Friday. It also left a family stranded while camping.

Memorial Day remembered at Omaha National Cemetery

Memorial Day remembered at Omaha National Cemetery

Among those buried there, one of the 13 Americans who died during those final hours of the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Madison House Assisted Living seeks collaborative effort with community to keep seniors active

Madison House Assisted Living seeks collaborative effort with community to keep seniors active

The Madison House is seeking the collaboration of local business operators, speakers, and other community members to organize enriching activities for residents

Kearney man accused of assaulting UNK football player at party near campus

Kearney man accused of assaulting UNK football player at party near campus

A Kearney man is behind bars after police say he assaulted a UNK football player.

SCSO arrests Omaha motorcyclist after Friday pursuit

SCSO arrests Omaha motorcyclist after Friday pursuit

Omaha man arrested following pursuit on a motorcycle through Stanton County.

Kearney man injured after pickup runs into camper

Kearney man injured after pickup runs into camper

A Kearney man is in the hospital after an accident involving a pickup and a camper.

Flooding early Friday in southwest Nebraska

Flooding early Friday in southwest Nebraska

Heavy rains are battering parts of southwest Nebraska Friday morning.

Firefighters respond to motor home fire

Firefighters respond to motor home fire

No injuries were reported when a motor home caught fire at 20th Ave. and Forrest St. on May 17. 

LENRD asks JEO to complete study despite three dam proposal

LENRD asks JEO to complete study despite three dam proposal

The LENRD has stepped back from a no dam policy, approving JEO Consulting to finish its Battle Creek WFPO study. This despite past opposition against plans that include dams.

Nebraska public schools continuing to face staff shortages

Nebraska public schools continuing to face staff shortages

Survey shows districts struggling to find enough teachers in various subject areas

Beatrice Public Schools Superintendent describes successful year of accomplishment

Beatrice Public Schools Superintendent describes successful year of accomplishment

2022-2023 year comes to a close with a half-day of classes on Thursday

Boss City Brewing announces move to new downtown Sidney location

Boss City Brewing announces move to new downtown Sidney location

A family-run Sidney brewery is moving to a new location this fall.

Sarpy County authorities seeking suspect they say is armed and dangerous

Sarpy County authorities seeking suspect they say is armed and dangerous

Authorities in Sarpy County are searching for a man they say is armed and dangerous.

Pillen questioned on 12-week abortion ban

Pillen questioned on 12-week abortion ban

The state's new 12-week restriction on abortion is staunchly backed by Republican Gov. Jim Pillen, who was asked by NCN if doctors who perform abortions after 12 weeks will be criminally prosecuted.

DHHS signs lease in Hastings Theatre District, progress made on construction

DHHS signs lease in Hastings Theatre District, progress made on construction

With the namesake amenity now open in the Hastings Theatre District, developers are turning their full attention to what’s next.

Sidney Police announce recent arrests

Sidney Police announce recent arrests

Sidney Police recognized one of their own before city council for his professionalism, and announced four arrests.

NCN Friday morning brief

NCN Friday morning brief

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AquaVenture to make splashing comeback Memorial Day weekend

AquaVenture to make splashing comeback Memorial Day weekend

One northeast Nebraska town's water park is making a slash of a comeback Memorial Day weekend.

Kearney man sentenced on federal drug, weapon convictions

Kearney man sentenced on federal drug, weapon convictions

A 29-year-old central Nebraska man will serve time in federal prison for being in possession of drugs and weapons last year.

Nebraska City woman sentenced to federal prison on meth conviction

Nebraska City woman sentenced to federal prison on meth conviction

A 45-year-old Nebraska City woman will face five and a half years in prison on a federal meth conviction.

Grand Island’s Railside prepares for summer

Grand Island’s Railside prepares for summer

Summer is around the corner and Railside in Grand Island is getting ready to welcome it. 

Schuyler man to face prison, deportation for falsifying documents

Schuyler man to face prison, deportation for falsifying documents

A Schuyler man will face prison time and deportation for selling fraudulent identification documents.

La Vista man sentenced for selling firearm to felon

La Vista man sentenced for selling firearm to felon

The U.S. Attorney announced on Thursday that a 34-year-old La Vista man was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison for selling a firearm to a felon.

Feuerborn retires from The Insurance Store

Feuerborn retires from The Insurance Store

The smiling face at the entrance to The Insurance Store is retiring. Denise Feuerborn is giving up the time clock to follow other passions.

North Platte man arrested after pursuit in stolen large box truck

North Platte man arrested after pursuit in stolen large box truck

Authorities said they arrested a person in North Platte following a brief pursuit with a large box truck.

City Council approves amending solar project agreement

City Council approves amending solar project agreement

SIDNEY -- In November 2022, the Sidney City Council entered a land-lease, interconnection agreement, with Sandhills Energy, LLC. Tuesday the council approved amending the agreement, allowing the company to rent more City land at $500 per acre.

Genoa man facing enticement charges in Hall County

Genoa man facing enticement charges in Hall County

A Nance County man is facing two felony charges out of Grand Island.

Man dies after early morning traffic incident in Ralston

Man dies after early morning traffic incident in Ralston

An investigation is underway after a man died during the course of an overnight traffic stop in Ralston.

CCC gets gold rating for sustainability

CCC gets gold rating for sustainability

A Nebraska community college has earned a gold rating for sustainability.