As fires spread near Ashby, communities step up to help evacuees

Nearly 200 firefighters respond to lightning-sparked blazes burning tens of thousands of acres

March 27, 2026Updated: March 27, 2026
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

About 300 kids in Beatrice got the opportunity to share a field with a pro football player, and a local legend, Friday morning.

Tobias candidate forum unites candidates with statewide aspirations with voices of local voters

Tobias candidate forum unites candidates with statewide aspirations with voices of local voters

Fairbury art showcase helps diverse class of local kids show off their abilities

This month, a summer art class in Fairbury brought together a diverse group of preteens, all united by a passion for the medium, and gave them a rare chance to show others - and themselves - what they're capable of creating.

Beatrice woman charged with possession after resisting arrest

It took some effort for police to finally detain her, but a Beatrice woman was eventually arrested and found in possession of meth and other drugs this week.