The city of Kearney is vying to become the fifth Good Life District in Nebraska and they're using the Sportsplex as a center piece of it.

Community members came together Friday in a south-central Nebraska town to discuss a potential new housing facility.

A Palm Sunday tradition continues as the Axtell Oratorio Society prepares for their annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah.

A central Nebraska business is turning back the clocks and taking an older approach to addressing one piece of the housing shortage locally.

The Hastings College Baseball team is making a mid-season coaching change by firing its first-year head coach. 

Kearney dignitaries from past and present made their way to the new Kearney SportsPlex on Thursday.

Central Nebraska has hit the jackpot, with the state’s first full-scale casino and resort opening its doors in Grand Island.

Fire crews in Central Nebraska battle a car that was on fire at a gas pump Thursday.

One of the University of Nebraska campuses is considering a reorganization following recommendations from school deans.

A remodel is in the works for a former restaurant in Central Nebraska following the city council’s approval of financial assistance.

A case of alleged drinking and driving resulted in the Lincoln County Dive Rescue Team being called into action Monday.

Kearney High is announcing an early dismissal at 11:00 a.m Monday in response to nationwide technical difficulties with the ACT testing platform.

Chad Bunger is departing his position in Hastings for a new out-of-state role starting next month. 

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit in southern Nebraska Sunday night.

Of the 300 Chief Training Officers designated across the globe, one of them works in central Nebraska.

Citizens and drivers should be on the lookout for a scam text operation that requests payment for unpaid road tolls.

A Sunday afternoon crash just east of York caused some of the contents of a semitrailer to spill onto the surface of I80, shutting down traffic for nearly three hours.

Peaceful protesters took up corners at the busiest intersection in Kearney on a cold and windy day on Saturday.

Name a sports surface, pick nearly any sport and you can now experience it under one roof in Central Nebraska.

Visitors to south-central Nebraska hoping to see the legendary author Willa Cather’s hometown now have a new place to stay.

A central Nebraska town with a population of just over 5,000 has formed a partnership and is gaining momentum in addressing a critical need in their community.

The city of Hastings has the green light to begin the next steps in expanding its largest city walking and biking trail.

A major overpass in Central Nebraska is set to receive a makeover starting next week.

One person was hospitalized after they were struck by a vehicle in a Hastings grocery store parking lot Thursday afternoon. 

12 junior athletes are representing Nebraska in the NWBA Wheelchair Basketball National Championships this weekend with a chance to bring home a tournament title. 

Nebraska's Attorney General is expanding his crackdown on unlawful THC products.

Phelps County is hosting several upcoming discussions about the possibility of adding more housing options for those who are struggling.

A central Nebraska organization is making awareness for autism a year-round effort.

The Kearney SportsPlex is hosting an open house this weekend in preparation for both Monday's grand opening and next Thursday's ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Axel Barahona might not be telling his harrowing story today, had it not been for a central Nebraska life-flight helicopter crew that played a huge part in saving his life. 

96-year-old Bob Hinrichs of Grand Island received a surprise medal of recognition on for his service in World War II.

CHI Health St. Francis has received the HRSA Platinum Award for the third consecutive year in recognition for its initiative of helping those in need.

Cole Wiseman is stepping down after four years at the helm of the Cougar boys and seven years with the school.

Changes are coming to the Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island.

A strange finish to the game including two controversial missed tags at third base helped Beatrice pull off a wacky 4-3 win over Hastings in the bottom of the ninth.

A Cozad man convicted in the death of his infant son has been sentenced to 70 to 100 years in prison.

The Grand Island Islanders trailed by eight runs heading into the final inning, but tagged Omaha Central for 10 runs in the final two innings to steal a win in their home opener. 

The Nebraska Legislature recently voted unanimously, 36-0, to approve Nebraska Game & Parks’ intent to incorporate Camp Augustine into the state park system.

The Gibbon community is coming together to honor the life of Braxton Schoff, who recently passed away after battling leukemia.

Authorities are releasing the name of the man found deceased Thursday at the Mormon Island State Recreation Area.

Seventy years ago, Nebraska was the location of a pioneering minor league baseball league. Eight MLB clubs had teams, all in central and western Nebraska.

Residents near the western Nebraska town of Maxwell had to evacuate twice after a wildfire Wednesday.

Wednesday was the opening day of UNK's spring football practice, with players and coaches getting their first official chance at approving their skills on the field and getting a closer look at new teammates for the upcoming season.

A central Nebraska food pantry is changing its policy due to supply shortages. 

Three teenagers will likely face criminal charges after Kearney Police say they stole vehicles and led officers on a chase through town.

A Central Nebraska automotive company is dropping the retailer at one of its locations due to the future of the brand's vehicles.

Tanner Ellis, an instructor at Ravenna Public Schools, was named the 2025 Economic Educator of the Year during a ceremony at the Nebraska State Capitol.

The Central Community College Board of Governors has approved a $1.9 million plan to relocate the Holdrege Center to downtown Holdrege.

Local health professionals are urging Nebraskans to check and update their vaccination status with measles cases on the rise nationally.

As part of ongoing efforts to prioritize student and staff safety, Kearney Public Schools has implemented a new visitor check-in system across all school buildings using the CENTEGIX Visitor Management platform.

Several coaching changes are in the works for Grand Island Senior High, GISH, with three new coaches and a resignation being announced by the district Tuesday.

A new cattle processing facility in North Platte is set to create a sustainable local supply chain that will bring in an estimated one billion dollars annually once it is fully-operational.  

Nebraska Game and Parks announced Monday that portions of Red Willow State Recreation Area are temporarily closed after a fire burned approximately 85 acres in the park on Saturday.

The city of Hastings is now better equipped to guide future developments, thanks to a brand-new comprehensive plan for the first time in 16 years.

An electrical arc is to blame for starting a wildfire that burned hundreds of acres and destroyed a home over the weekend.

A Holdrege man is behind bars after an overnight standoff.

The case against a Hastings woman accused of negligent child abuse at her unlicensed daycare is advancing to the next court level.

Firefighters battled a grass fire near Red Willow Lake Saturday after an unattended campfire spread across dry vegetation, burning 80 to 85 acres.

An abandoned manufacturing facility is burning in Beatrice overnight.

A scary situation during Wednesday's blizzard in Central Nebraska could've taken a turn for the worst, but the coordinated response from local emergency management played a big part in rescuing more than 100 stranded train passengers.

While sports fans from across the country enjoy the start of the NCAA College Basketball Tournament, Officials from across Hall County are channeling that March madness into a fire simulation meant to test their skills under pressure.  

Officials in Central Nebraska say a fire at a strip mall caused about $100,000 in damage.

What started as a simple misunderstanding has turned into an ongoing battle for a central Nebraskan homeowner.

Music fans can get ready for a diverse selection of concerts at the Nebraska State Fair this summer.