Testimony outlines gunfire and victim’s injuries in Beatrice murder trial
4 hrs 55 mins agoTestimony outlines gunfire and victim’s injuries in Beatrice murder trial
DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG
5 hrs 4 mins agoDED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG
SWAT unit members give account of childrens' rescue, following the shooting of Tammy Leslie
7 hrs 47 mins agoSWAT unit members give account of childrens' rescue, following the shooting of Tammy Leslie
‘Made me emotional’: Beatrice’s Harrison Vetrovsky relishes accomplishment of two single game records
10 hrs 54 mins ago‘Made me emotional’: Beatrice’s Harrison Vetrovsky relishes accomplishment of two single game records
York County Sheriff's Office investigate overnight break-in at a bank
12 hrs 38 mins agoYork County Sheriff's Office investigate overnight break-in at a bank
Nebraska Athletics to provide additional scholarships
February 4th 2026, 6:18 PM UTCNebraska Athletics to provide additional scholarships
Opening Milke trial testimony details police rescue call
February 4th 2026, 3:12 PM UTCOpening testimony focused on the effort to rescue two children from the home where the shooting allegedly occurred
Lady Orange and Orangemen fall, as Norris sweeps Beatrice
February 3rd 2026, 10:42 PM UTCThe Norris Titans topped both the Orangemen and the Lady Orange Tuesday night en route to a sweep in the southeast Nebraska rivalry.
Collision involves three vehicles, on North 6th in Beatrice
February 3rd 2026, 2:26 PM UTCOne person taken to BCH
Jury in place for trial of Christopher Milke, in Gage County District Court
February 3rd 2026, 1:55 PM UTCDefendant charged with murder in the death of Tammy Leslie
Third day of abortion bill debate delays other Nebraska legislation
February 3rd 2026, 1:29 PM UTCDebate over a single bill has slowed proceedings at the Capitol.
Bill to require study of Black missing women and children
February 3rd 2026, 11:03 AM UTCLegislative Bill 751 would authorize a study to improve the reporting and investigation of these cases.
Banding together to rebuild city park
February 3rd 2026, 6:08 AM UTCModern ADA-compliant equipment combined with a splash pad
Beatrice City Council updated on possible pool upgrades
February 2nd 2026, 9:24 PM UTCThe Beatrice City Council continued discussions about possible upgrades to the Big Blue Waterpark.
Nebraska companies, including Grain Weevil and Sentinel Ag, win top engineering awards in a show of momentum for the agtech ecosystem
February 2nd 2026, 6:20 PM UTCSix of the 33 companies that won 2026 AE50 awards are from Nebraska, signaling how far the state’s agtech ecosystem has come in under a decade.
City crews repair Beatrice water main break
January 31st 2026, 9:42 AM UTCRepairs completed Friday morning
Trial in Beatrice woman's 2024 death, scheduled to begin Monday
January 30th 2026, 2:29 PM UTCDistrict court trial reserved for two weeks
KWBE rallies to create fundraiser to support Teammates Mentoring program at three Southeast Nebraska schools
January 30th 2026, 2:43 AM UTCKWBE's first Rallies for Teammates event helped raised money for mentorship programs at three local schools, while helping shine a light on the positive impacts mentoring can have on everyone involved.
Southeast Nebraska Farm Show connects Wilber-Clatonia FFA students to past and future of farming
January 29th 2026, 11:37 PM UTCFor 23 years, the Southeast Nebraska farm show has served as a bridge between past and present members of the Wilber-Clatonia FFA chapter, connecting everyone to the ag industry around the area.
Vetrovsky's historic night leads Beatrice past Ralston; Lady O fall in TBC Semifinal
January 29th 2026, 10:58 PM UTCBeatrice Basketball had split outcomes Thursday night at the O-Zone.
Politicians react after SUV struck a student during an anti-ICE protest in Fremont
January 29th 2026, 8:18 PM UTCNebraska elected officials are responding after a high school student was struck by an SUV during an anti-ICE protest at Fremont High School.
INTERVIEW: New Orangemen Head Coach Wade Halvorsen
January 29th 2026, 3:17 PM UTCLearn more about Beatrice's new football head coach!
Nebraska jobless claims surge after Tyson plant closure
January 29th 2026, 1:49 PM UTCNebraska was one of only seven states to see an increase in jobless claims during that period.
First measles case since 1990 reported in Lancaster County
January 29th 2026, 1:24 PM UTCOfficials warn that measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air.
Hours-long hearing held on bathroom bill
January 29th 2026, 11:22 AM UTCWho should be allowed to use communal bathrooms and locker rooms?
How new SNAP rules are being handled in local stores
January 28th 2026, 9:24 PM UTCIf you walked into a grocery store here in Nebraska and try to buy a quick drink using your EBT card, you might not be able to anymore.
Sen. Ricketts Addresses ICE Investigation, Government Shutdown, and Second Amendment
January 28th 2026, 6:49 PM UTCU.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts addressed a wide range of national issues Wednesday during a press conference, touching on the federal investigation into a Minnesota ICE custody death, a potential government shutdown, and Second Amendment rights.
Jefferson County hosts grievance hearing plus public review of planning and zoning plan: initial story
January 28th 2026, 5:57 PM UTCJefferson County government hosted two separate hearings Tuesday, and neither has reached a full conclusion yet.<br/>A grievance hearing will be finalized in February, and the planning and zoning regulations in March.
Beatrice announces Wade Halvorsen as new head football coach
January 28th 2026, 4:08 PM UTCBeatrice High School has a new leader of the football program.
Update on public projects in Beatrice heard by board
January 28th 2026, 2:27 PM UTCSome work continues through colder weather with planning for projects later in 2026
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Testimony outlines gunfire and victim’s injuries in Beatrice murder trial
4 hrs 55 mins agoTestimony outlines gunfire and victim’s injuries in Beatrice murder trial
DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG
5 hrs 4 mins agoDED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG
SWAT unit members give account of childrens' rescue, following the shooting of Tammy Leslie
7 hrs 47 mins agoSWAT unit members give account of childrens' rescue, following the shooting of Tammy Leslie
‘Made me emotional’: Beatrice’s Harrison Vetrovsky relishes accomplishment of two single game records
10 hrs 54 mins ago‘Made me emotional’: Beatrice’s Harrison Vetrovsky relishes accomplishment of two single game records
York County Sheriff's Office investigate overnight break-in at a bank
12 hrs 38 mins agoYork County Sheriff's Office investigate overnight break-in at a bank