Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon. NASA released the crew's first downlinked images

Updated: April 3, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Artemis II's moonbound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

Widespread local response helps Fairbury cemetery quickly recover from unprecedented storms

Southeast Nebraska lakes benefit from recent heavy rains

City re-approves tax incentive for GoodLife Agriculture

Otoe County passes moratorium, data center or not

State

Day one highlights from the NSAA Class A and B State Track Meet

2 hrs 19 mins ago

City of Kimball receives grant to update tornado sirens

3 hrs 46 mins ago

Car vs motorcycle accident results in minor injuries

4 hrs 39 mins ago

Night of Hope in 26th year serving local cancer families

13 hrs 9 mins ago

Widespread local response helps Fairbury cemetery quickly recover from unprecedented storms

15 hrs 23 mins ago

Welcome to Northeast Colorado gravel

16 hrs 25 mins ago

Sports

Ogallala claims District C-5 golf title as area golfers punch tickets to state

16 hrs 19 mins ago

Josh Jung hits tiebreaking single in 9th inning as Rangers rally for 5-4 win over Rockies

16 hrs 43 mins ago

Sidney medals three times on opening day of Class B state track meet

17 hrs 52 mins ago

Hitchcock County, Perkins County qualify for state at Class D-5 district golf meet

19 hrs 14 mins ago

Some of the best track and field athletes in state history will compete in State Meet

May 19th 2026, 11:16 PM UTC

Sidney captures first district golf title since 2007

May 19th 2026, 11:06 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC