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's Memorial Day ceremony was held at the Humphrey Community Center
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
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
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 is in critical condition after a Sunday shooting in Omaha.
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
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
Authorities in Lincoln said they extinguished an overnight fire that displaced several people and a pet.
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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 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
Homesteading music draws outdoor audience to the Homestead National Historical Park
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
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
A 31-year-old was injured in a Friday night Lincoln shooting.
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
A yard fire in Lincoln affected three houses and five backyards on Friday.
NCN weekend brief
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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 officials announced 2023 graduates' post-high school plans and scholarships recently.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Kearney man is behind bars after police say he assaulted a UNK football player.
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
A Kearney man is in the hospital after an accident involving a pickup and a camper.
Flooding early Friday in southwest Nebraska
Heavy rains are battering parts of southwest Nebraska Friday morning.
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
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
Survey shows districts struggling to find enough teachers in various subject areas
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
A family-run Sidney brewery is moving to a new location this fall.
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
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
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 recognized one of their own before city council for his professionalism, and announced four arrests.
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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
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
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
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
A Schuyler man will face prison time and deportation for selling fraudulent identification documents.
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
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
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
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
A Nance County man is facing two felony charges out of Grand Island.
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
A Nebraska community college has earned a gold rating for sustainability.