A 20-year-old Rosebud, South Dakota man has been sentenced for involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash in May 2022.

Earlier this month, voters approved a $3 million bond for the Cody-Kilgore School District to build a new pre-K through 7th grade facility.

Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule is energized by his team’s performance last season.

Travelers along Nebraska’s stretch of Highway 20 now have a meaningful new way to honor those who have served our country.

LINCOLN, Neb — In this week's University Minute, Nebraska System President, Jeffrey Gold, touches on his early priorities heading into the 2024 fall semester.

As the weather warms up across Nebraska as we get into the middle and later parts of the summer, it can lead to a bloom of blue green algae.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The 67th annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl football game, played Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Ron and Carol Cope Stadium on the campus of the University of Nebraska- Kearney will feature the following coaches:

Pettitti says he feels good about the league’s footprint. But what about the possibility to keep adding schools?

You might think paying hundreds of dollars for a cake and cookies is reserved for a fancy patisserie in Paris, but this week 4-Hers in Sheridan County got paid big buck for their baked goods.

Valentine Family Aquatic Center closed Monday because of mechanical issues affecting the filtration system.

Lawmakers say they were not notified of the cuts last spring and still had not received details days before a planned special session on property tax relief.

Gov. Jim Pillen is continuing to push for his Nebraska Plan to reduce property taxes ahead of an expected special session of the Nebraska Legislature.

Nebraska's new law facilitates seamless communication between mental health and emergency providers, enhancing the integration of the 988 suicide prevention line with 911 services statewide.

Five Colorado men are facing charges after Valentine Police say they violated weapon laws.

Firefighters battled the Mariah Fire over the weekend, approximately 15 miles north of Rushville.

A South Dakota woman and a Nebraska man are facing charges after Valentine Police discovered methamphetamine during a traffic stop at the town’s city park.

Precious McKesson, executive director of Nebraska Democratic Party, says there's work ahead for Democrats

The Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb issued a statement on President Biden stepping down as the Democratic Party presidential nominee on Sunday.

Francis coordinates a free community clinic after introduction to the community

Associate Professor Dr. Brittany Helmbrecht has been named the Interim Dean of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences at Chadron State College. Helmbrecht’s first day as interim dean is Aug. 5.

When you think of a thriving vineyard, rural Nebraska might not come to mind, but Niobrara Valley Vineyards is uncorking the potential of the region, proving you don't need to be in Napa Valley for a fine vintage.

Legislators return to the State Capitol for a special session, July 27th

This week Open Plains Transit made a big announcement--the first ever north-south intercity bus route through Nebraska’s midsection.

Eric McKay sat down with NU System President Dr. Jeff Gold to discuss his thoughts on Nebraska potentially returning to the prestigious Association of American Universities. 

On Wednesday, the Nebraska Secretary of State's Office issued a statement in response to the published opinion of Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers on LB20.

The Valentine Public Library is looking at expanding services after receiving a $10,000 donation.

Austen Stephens, Dean of Student Affairs at Chadron State College, recently participated in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) in Washington DC this June.

A 25-year-old man died in a fiery crash north of Rushville, Nebraska on Saturday.

Sheridan County Sheriff Jeff Brewer said that the man was sitting in a vehicle when he was struck by lightning.

If you’re looking for a staycation this summer, you don’t have to look far. A Nebraska author has released a new book titled, “100 Things to do in the Nebraska Sandhills Before You Die.”

Eric McKay sat down with NU System President Dr. Jeff Gold to discuss where Nebraska fits into the state of higher education in the 21st Century and who he'd like to see helping lead NU's campuses in the future. 

A fire near Whiteclay, Nebraska burned around 200 acres.

The NDOT faces scrutiny after a state audit revealed misuse of funds, including over $6 million in annual overtime pay for most employees, and millions more in 'unexplained' expenses on fuel and fleet-related costs.

The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center is hosting a photography exhibit by Sheryl Cozad of Crawford through Aug. 9.

News Channel Nebraska's Eric McKay interviews NU System President Dr. Jeff Gold

During the week of July 7-13, Valentine Police responded to 84 calls for service and made several arrests, including for weapon law violations and sexual assault.

In the early hours of July 15, the Valentine Police Department and Cherry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary happening in the 100 block of North Thatcher Street.

Nineteen people died in traffic crashes across Nebraska in June, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

A Rosebud man has been sentenced for transporting a stolen gun across state lines from Nebraska to South Dakota.

A Pine Ridge, South Dakota woman has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash in 2022.

Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that he was “fine” after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.

As he grew Nebraska’s largest hog operation, Jim Pillen made economic and environmental assurances to residents of small communities where he was looking to build. Some residents profited. Others say Pillen Family Farms prospered while they suffered.

Timmerman is spending the summer with the Matsu Miners in the Alaska Baseball League.

Seven Husker football standouts and a state college All-American comprise the 2024 class of the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame announced Thursday.

1890 Nebraska—the official name, image, and likeness (NIL) collective of Nebraska Athletics—and Husker Football announce Big Red Preview, an evening practice open to the public on Aug. 3.

Nebraska's State Auditor says they've found millions of improperly paid out child care benefits. 

State Sen. Linehan says students, families need choices; Support Our Schools says voters should decide

Zoe, not her real name, had to travel to another state to terminate her pregnancy because she was 16 weeks pregnant, and Nebraska lawmakers banned abortion after 12 weeks a year ago. 

Protect Our Rights and Protect Women and Children organizers say each turned in 200k signatures

With the Fourth of July approaching, parents will be out with their kids for parades and fireworks shows and there can be a worry for parents keeping track of their children.

On the hottest day of July 1948 in Norfolk, a second-page ad in the local newspaper presented readers with a flavorful way to cool off.

It’s make-or-break week for organizers of petition drives who are trying to get their issue on the 2024 general election ballot in Nebraska.

Gov. Jim Pillen praised Friday's 6-3 Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron deference doctrine, which mandated courts to defer to federal regulatory agencies' interpretations of laws passed by Congress.

Kris Ferguson had a quick reply when someone asked how she and a small group of volunteers managed to finish a 17-mile stretch of the long-planned but unfinished Cowboy Trail in northwest Nebraska. 

Supporters of state’s 12-week ban say the law has been good for Nebraskans amid doctors' concerns over legal gray area

Sponsor says porn industry draws in minors and opposes that

We Care for Kids 2024 report underscores a growing need for affordable child care in Nebraska.

When Jeffrey Gold begins his presidential tenure on July 1, he hopes to distinguish himself in one key area: the duration of his term. 

While the State of Nebraska annually collects about $2 billion in sales taxes, another $6.5 billion is left off the table through more than 100 sales tax exemptions.

Apartment 133 at Parkwood Terrace has served as more than a mailing address for Marianne Clark over the past quarter-century. 

Most nights you can find Beverly Pop sitting in her Loup City living room, signing hundreds of letters she’s mailing across Nebraska. In the background, the voice of Steve Bannon, former Trump adviser-turned-podcast host, plays on her television. 

Those seeking to get at-risk military veterans the help they need say a new Nebraska law that makes judicial diversion available for some veterans is serving as a model for other states.

The National Weather Service has reported there will be severe weather this evening. 

H5N1 or bird flu, was diagnosed in a third dairy farmworker last week, marking the first U.S. case with respiratory symptoms, said to be mild.