The first college men's volleyball program in Nebraska has selected its head coach for the team's inaugural season in the spring. 

A semi-truck fire early Tuesday morning drew a quick response from the Elm Creek Volunteer Fire Department.

The Tri-City Storm hockey club is turning to an NHL journeyman coach to lead the team for the upcoming hockey season. 

People appointed to volunteer city boards and/or committees in Hastings are now limited to how many boards they can serve on, and how long they can serve on them.

Flood victims in Grand Island and surrounding counties are qualifying for aid after floods and storm damage. 

A 5-month old boy lost his life Monday after he was left in a hot car by one of his parents in Hastings.

Romeo Chambers has been sentenced to 7-20 years in prison for the manslaughter of a Kearney man.

The Nebraska Department of Transportation anticipates installation of replacement traffic signals for the intersection of U.S. Highway 6 and Showboat Boulevard by Commonwealth Electric Company of Grand Island the week of Aug. 18-22.

Kearney Police are looking into a shooting that happened early Sunday morning during a party in downtown Kearney.

Krescene Allen beat cancer and now donates her time to help others get through treatment.

A Kearney soldier returned home to find a severe bat and wasp infestation—now, his National Guard unit and community are helping him rebuild.

48-year-old Rebecca Brown was arrested Wednesday night and charged with third-degree sexual assault, third-degree assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

In south central Nebraska, one man is turning discarded metal and aluminum into towering 200-pound masterpieces.

More than two months after putting a woman in a coma because of reckless driving, three teens have been arrested in Adams County.

A fair for all: the Buffalo County Fair is embracing uniquely-abled guests.

The $72 million law enforcement center is set to go on the ballot this fall.

Senator Pete Rickets and Senator Angus king of Maine are sending a new bill to congress over veteran's medical care.

A popular Kearney pool is out of commission until next week.

A familiar face in the Hastings dance and cheer community is taking over the Hastings College Dance and Cheer program. 

Longtime broadcast engineer Val Lane passed away late last week at the age of 68.

A traffic stop leads to a long pursuit that ends 22 miles away in Central City.

A big debate is growing in the small town of Gibbon, centered around a sound which some say is essential and others say is unnecessary.

A longtime state employee will be filling the top position with the Nebraska Public Service Commission.

NPPD will be using an airborne approach for delivering power poles to an area north of Lexington. 

Kearney is naming a new tourism director after its well-known predecessor retired at the end of June.

Three veteran broadcasters synonymous with Nebraska State Fair coverage are reuniting for a special series of live broadcasts this August on News Channel Nebraska.

Zangger Popcorn Hybrids, a family-owned business in the heart of Nebraska’s popcorn belt, produces 20%-30% of the world’s hybrid popcorn seeds. 

Not every animal has to be big to make a large impact at county fair shows. 
They're sometimes not recognized as much, but still an important piece of the fairs are the showcases of those animals that are much smaller. 

The Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce will host a job fair August 6 at the Kearney Sportsplex

The city of Hastings held an open house Thursday evening for area residents to come and learn more about a nuclear feasibility study currently being done by the Nebraska Public Power District.

A Grand Island nonprofit is taking a major step toward addressing the city’s housing shortage, especially for families facing chronic homelessness.

Two Nebraska World War II veterans are taking home hardware after being honored by a city official on Thursday. 

The streets of Kearney were filled with vehicles of all shapes and sizes as Cruise Nite's Classic Car Tour rolled through town.

A Wisconsin man is in a Nebraska jail after troopers say they found a dead woman in his car.

A historic landmark is bringing light back to downtown Kearney thanks to a newly-installed replica.

Curtis Hensley is settling into his new role as Hastings Fire and Rescue's Assistant Chief. 

Two people were injured in a boating accident Sunday afternoon while tubing at Medicine Creek State Recreation Area.

One of Central Nebraska’s most popular summer events is kicking off.

A toddler died Sunday afternoon after he was accidentally hit by a pickup truck in Hastings, according to police.

The issues contributing to Nebraska's teacher shortage are among the focuses at the state's teachers union conference.

Severe Weather likely to hit communities across Nebraska on Tuesday evening.

The Hastings City Council is now just one vote away from enacting certain term limits on city board and committee positions. 

The board voted Monday to approve an increase in the district’s overall property tax request, up to five percent above the base growth rate, and unlocking about $3.6 million in potential taxing authority.

The Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island is celebrating after setting another monthly record for enplanements.

A popular museum and campground in Minden is making substantial upgrades.

A new chapter is being written for Nebraska's veterans following this weekend's unveiling and dedication of the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island.

Two dead after overnight standoff in North Platte.

The aftermath of a severe thunderstorm that moved through Grand Island Thursday night is visible on rooftops and scattered across yards.

A UNK alumni couple is helping to create a business scholarship with a large gift.

Two weeks after Grand Island got hit with major flooding, another storm hit the area.

Air Methods is being recognized for their excellent pediatric readiness

UNL may potentially be receiving $16 million for a research service facility.

The jobless Eaton employees will have the chance to find new opportunities after communication with multiple Kearney agencies.

A popular recreation spot in Kearney is getting a face-lift thanks in part to a sizable donation made from a national tennis organization.

The Howard County Fair introducing a new form of entertainment to this year’s festivities, bringing in a show from Chippewa Falls, Wisc.

One quote from Bev Mathiesen best summarizes her 53-year career at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Bryan Health is expanding its footprint in Kearney with plans to construct new medical office buildings just south of its existing Kearney Regional Medical Center campus.

Adults 21 and older will be getting new options to choose from later this year with two businesses taking the next step in becoming south Kearney's newest additions.

A major employer in Kearney is cutting more than 200 jobs.

Kearney has officially secured its place as Nebraska's fifth Good Life District, which is a long-term program that's designed to drive retail, tourism and more through targeted initiatives.

The York County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests after a woman allegedly rammed into a car with children in both vehicles on Friday.

The Buffalo County Commissioners moving to bring a bond vote to residents in September.

The North Platte Police Department is investigating after a man was killed while working on a cement truck over the weekend.

The Heartland Bank on the north side of Kearney has been the site of multiple ATM crimes, and over the holiday weekend, it was once again targeted.