New wing will help Johnson County Hospital expand ability to provide “high quality care, close to home”

A hospital in a small Southeast Nebraska city will soon be receiving a new wing, which will help them provide more services to more people and keep quality healthcare close to home.

June 23, 2025Updated: June 23, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

BPD debuts two new safety programs

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

Volunteers transform trail with 100+ trees

State

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

9 hrs 55 mins ago

‘I wanted to be the best showman I can be’: Kimball’s Aubrey Culek to continue Livestock Showing at collegiate level

11 hrs 23 mins ago

Tower work to temporarily affect 98.7 FM signal in Sidney area

11 hrs 40 mins ago

‘It’s my little niche I really enjoy doing’: Kimball Trap Shooter to continue competing at collegiate level

11 hrs 46 mins ago

Stuck in Neutral: Nebraska used to be a leader in creating jobs and spurring growth. Not anymore.

12 hrs 8 mins ago

Wildfire sparked by lightning forces evacuation in Dawson County

12 hrs 52 mins ago

Sports

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

8 hrs 3 mins ago

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

14 hrs 24 mins ago

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

22 hrs 4 mins ago

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

April 17th 2026, 3:14 AM UTC

100-Meter Sprinters, 4x400 Relay Among Bauer Open Standouts

April 16th 2026, 8:33 PM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche coach Jared Bednar returns to the bench after taking a puck to the face last weekend

April 16th 2026, 8:22 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

2 hrs 46 mins ago

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC