Cornhusker State Games torch tour kicks off in Grand Island

Local dignitaries and community members gathered this morning at Heartland Public Shooting Park to officially light the torch for the inaugural Cornhusker State Games Torch Tour.

May 21, 2025Updated: May 22, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake

Road work coming to Highway 136 west of Beatrice

Drivers in Southeast Nebraska should prepare to wrangle with road work on Highway 136 west of Beatrice for most of the rest of this calendar year.

Beatrice family donates AED to Hidden Acres Golf Course, in honor of late mother

Jansen fire crew takes emergency response training to new heights

A Southeast Nebraska emergency response team annually tackles some literal high angle training to prepare for certain crisis situations.

State

10-year-old Sidney boy reported missing; authorities seek public's help

1 hr 17 mins ago

Severe storms shift into Garden County as flash flooding threat continues near Sidney

1 hr 24 mins ago

Severe thunderstorm warning continues east of Sidney

1 hr 28 mins ago

Severe thunderstorm warning continues for Sidney area; threat shifts north

2 hrs 9 mins ago

Flash flood warning issued for Cheyenne, Kimball counties as storms continue

2 hrs 19 mins ago

Veterans, families recognized at Schuyler Dedication Ceremony

4 hrs 3 mins ago

Sports

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

3 hrs 36 mins ago

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

June 6th 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

June 6th 2026, 2:10 AM UTC

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

June 4th 2026, 10:04 PM UTC

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

June 4th 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

June 2nd 2026, 9:04 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC