DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG
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Firefighter's photo still rides as truck joins museum
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‘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
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.
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 ready for physical battle with No. 9 Illinois, Hoiberg provides Frager, Mast updates
January 30th 2026, 6:26 PM UTCAs No. 5 Nebraska gets set to host No. 9 Illinois, Head Coach Fred Hoiberg provided injury/illness updates on Rienk Mast and Braden Frager
After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska
January 30th 2026, 4:54 PM UTCWhile a warm start to the winter limited early opportunities, a recent cold snap has led to safe ice, and therefore, proper conditions for ice fishing across Nebraska.
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.
INTERVIEW: New Orangemen Head Coach Wade Halvorsen
January 29th 2026, 3:17 PM UTCLearn more about Beatrice's new football head coach!
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.
Sex offender arrested on weapon charges, in Beatrice
January 28th 2026, 11:36 AM UTCA traffic stop in Beatrice led to the arrest of a registered sex offender on weapons charges.
IAMS Donates Dog Food to Support Thayer County K-9 Program
January 28th 2026, 10:54 AM UTCIAMS donated dog food for the Thayer County Sheriff's K-9 program.
Chamber, NGage, Main Street all to merge into 'Gage Development Coalition'
January 27th 2026, 5:16 PM UTCThe Beatrice Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, NGage, and Main Street Beatrice will all soon merge to create the Gage Development Coalition.
Crete's Shay Smith formally joins race for District 32 senate seat
January 23rd 2026, 5:56 PM UTCThe contestants for a state senate seat in Southeast Nebraska are starting to crystallize: Crete lawyer Shay Smith officially entered the race for the District 32 seat this month.<br/><br/>
'Part of the job' Frigid temps provide additional challenge for firefighters
January 23rd 2026, 4:36 PM UTCFrigid conditions leads to added risks for departments across Nebraska.
Fairbury School Board approves superintendent hire after divided public comment
January 23rd 2026, 6:23 AM UTCThe board voted during a special meeting to approve the superintendent contract of Roger Stumpf.
Thayer County deputies arrest Nelson man in Deshler stabbing case
January 23rd 2026, 6:04 AM UTCA Nelson man was arrested early Thursday morning following a reported stabbing in Deshler
Dux elected new chair, PWF road updates, and questions about a SENDD proposal: Jefferson County Commissioners roundup
January 22nd 2026, 4:10 PM UTCThe board of commissioners in Jefferson County voted in December to only meet twice a month in 2026, following a standard set by many of their peers. <br/><br/>That means most every agenda this year will be fairly thick. Here's our recap.
Two Fairbury residents arrested following search warrant
January 22nd 2026, 11:15 AM UTCJefferson County Deputies Arrest Two Following Fairbury Search Warrant
NEWS: 2027 4-star quarterback Trae Taylor transferring to Millard South for senior year
January 21st 2026, 11:35 AM UTCNebraska four-star quarterback commit Trae Taylor will play his senior year of high school in Nebraska.
REPORTS: Nebraska Special Teams coach Mike Ekeler headed to USC
January 20th 2026, 8:35 PM UTCNebraska Special Teams Coach Mike Ekeler is departing from the Huskers and heading to USC, per sources.
$50,000 Powerball ticket sold at Family Fare in Beatrice
January 20th 2026, 4:19 PM UTCA lucky Nebraskan is about to become $50,000 richer!
Beatrice Police K-9 ‘Toro’ soon to get extra protection, with kevlar vest
January 20th 2026, 4:07 PM UTCBeloved police K-9 "Toro" will soon have his own protective kevlar vest.
Seven-year-old boy dies, brother injured after UTV accident in Bennet
January 20th 2026, 12:12 PM UTCOne boy is dead after a UTV accident near Bennett Monday afternoon.
Terry Grammer recognized as January 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month
January 19th 2026, 4:29 PM UTCJefferson County native Terry Grammer is the first Jefferson County Veteran of the Month in 2026.
BCH to host 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment
January 19th 2026, 12:31 PM UTCThe Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center is partnering with local community leaders over the coming month to update the Gage County 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment.
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DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG
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‘Made me emotional’: Beatrice’s Harrison Vetrovsky relishes accomplishment of two single game records
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York County Sheriff's Office investigate overnight break-in at a bank
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