Southeast Nebraska IMAT first in state to earn national recognition for emergency management excellence

A team that has worked to make responses to all kinds of crises in Southeast Nebraska more efficient and effective has received some national recognition for their efforts.

February 9, 2026Updated: February 9, 2026

By Timothy Hackett

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Arraignment set for August, for Beatrice shooting death suspect

ATV riders cruise through rural Clatonia in third summer Fire Ride, a unique community collaboration

A couple hundred people got to intimately experience the innate beauty of rural Nebraska via their vehicles this weekend, while helping raise money to improve an element of a small town community.

Busy summer of facility work, for Beatrice Public Schools

Esther Schmit recognized as July 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

The July 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month is Esther Schmit.

State

Child taken to hospital after reported emergency at Neligh pool

6 hrs 59 mins ago

Fischer Wildfire Disaster Assistance Bill becomes law

7 hrs 2 mins ago

Denver native honored as Warfighter of the Week aboard USS George Washington

7 hrs 15 mins ago

SRMC hosting community meetings on proposed EMS Hospital District

7 hrs 38 mins ago

Norfolk man sentenced to 35 years for child pornography charges

8 hrs 4 mins ago

Feds want beloved Kearney businessman to testify in COVID-era loan fraud investigation

9 hrs 36 mins ago

Sports

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

July 9th 2026, 6:54 PM UTC

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

July 8th 2026, 9:01 PM UTC

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

July 2nd 2026, 3:33 PM UTC

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

July 2nd 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

July 1st 2026, 4:34 PM UTC

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

June 30th 2026, 11:03 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC