Friday morning was packed with fun at Gotte Park as the community gathered to celebrate the Fourth of July and the 2025 Kimball Longhorn All Class Reunion.

The skies across Nebraska will fill with fireworks as the roads fill with travelers during the busy Independence Day weekend. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be on patrol across the state, working to keep roadways safe.

States and rural health advocacy groups are sounding the alarm that Congress’ slashing of Medicaid will devastate already financially fragile rural hospitals.

Thursday marked the first 104.3 KIMB Cruisin’ Night and was the first of several days of fun for the community heading into the holiday weekend. 

The Chappell community hosted a flag retirement ceremony Thursday afternoon. The service is solemn, but also hopeful as each flag is replaced with a new one.

Nebraska's three representatives in the House of Representatives voted in favor of the "One Big Beautiful Bill".

Independence Day is a time to reflect on the courage and vision of our nation's founders, honor our history as Americans and contribute to the future.

The City of Grand Island is actively pursuing emergency assistance through two government agencies in response to recent flood damage that impacted dozens of local homes and businesses.

Dillon McGannon appeared in Dawes County Court Wednesday for a bond hearing. on multiple animal cruelty charges.

Brain injuries related to contact sports have begun to rise following recent studies. 

The same year Nebraskans voted to cement an abortion ban beyond the first trimester into the state constitution, the number of abortions performed in Nebraska rose about 7.6%.

Right at Home in Norfolk marked its sixth anniversary by raising $5,000 for the Nebraska Woman's Veterans Symposium

Police officers are out in town today practicing traffic management.

With the recent weather, growers may experience widespread bacterial disease problems in dry beans. Growers should be on the lookout for the major bacterial diseases.

Six Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District

Six Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District

BLAIR, Neb.-- A 60-year-old Blair resident is missing.

In a town better known for cattle than canvas, a new business is adding an unexpected splash of color.

LINCOLN, Neb.-- A Lincoln woman was detained by a SWAT Team after a shooting incident. Thirty-seven-year-old Lucretia Bryson was jailed on six different accounts. Most notably for robbing a man and shooting him on ‘O’ Street behind a convenien

A 49-year-old Kimball woman has been sentenced for stealing money from her place of employment.

Wind gusts over 70 mph damaged property and a grain bin near Central Ave. and West 1st in Grant on Sunday.

The natural beauty and welcoming communities of western Nebraska are attractive selling points. But finding an affordable home can be difficult for families looking to make the move.

A Norfolk man is in jail after police say he assaulted them during an arrest.

The City of Kearney, in partnership with the Community Redevelopment Authority and Downtown Improvement Board, is proud to announce the 2025 Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program awards for 13 projects.

Two people were hospitalized after a single-vehicle rollover south of Sidney early Wednesday morning.

A Columbus man is in jail after the Stanton County Sheriff's office says he had a suspended license for 15 years.

After a preliminary plan to renew LB840 funding was approved by the Crete city council last night, Crete citizens could ultimately get to decide if that program gets another go-round in an election later this year.

The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance is welcoming nominations for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition.

LINCOLN — As the federal “one big beautiful bill” continues to move through Congress, one provision related to AI that Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and 16 other Republican governors opposed has been removed, at least for now.

A small town with a population of around 14, has surprisingly chosen Liquid Death as its official iced tea.

News Channel Nebraska is launching a new live, interactive program designed to connect viewers with top agricultural minds.

A brand new co-working and entrepreneurship space in Hastings is giving people from all backgrounds a place to network, collaborate, and formulate unique ideas thanks to a local organization. 

Northeast Power is breaking ground in Pierce County with a new power grid project.

UNK’s coaching staff will look a little different this season with new additions and promotions being announced on Tuesday.

Crews contained the flames with minimal spread to the home, though one pet passed away from smoke inhalation.

The administrative phone lines for Cheyenne County Emergency Communications Center have been restored. Service returned at about 7:52 a.m. today.

Kearney Police Department is investigating the theft of a Kearney Public Schools owned trailer.

The UNK women’s golf team is breaking a school record by adding seven members to the All-American Scholar team.

A deep family history of both medical and military service inspired her to enlist in the National Guard at a young age, where she cultivated a love of helping others that's already inspired future members of her family.

Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of margins.

The Cherry County zoning administrator has completed her investigation into a long-debated wind energy project planned for the Sandhills near Kilgore—and has concluded that the project's permit has expired and key requirements were not met.

The eight programs under the TRIO umbrella were created under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

After more than 60 years in the trucking business, Sidney-based Adams Industries is exiting the sector. The company says it’s shifting focus to logistics, warehousing and equipment sales.

A juvenile male sustained serious but non-critical injuries in a bicycle vs pickup truck collision in Scottsbluff.

Surrounded by loved ones, Kathryn Brooks is marking a milestone: her 103rd birthday.

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, announced Monday he will not seek reelection next year amid an increasingly polarized political climate.

A dry fall and winter saw wheat fields in an exceptionally rough condition this year. The possibility of disease, including the wheat streak mosaic virus, will continue after harvest. Western Nebraska has also experienced some good rains this spring.

The City of Sidney will be conducting chip seal operations July 14-16. Vehicles, trailers and campers must be removed from the street by 6 a.m. the day of chip sealing.

Officials are reporting the non-emergent services with the Cheyenne County Emergency Communications Center are down.

A Phelps County man is in custody for multiple felonies including sexual assault.

A 19-year-old Wyoming resident is scheduled to appear in Kimball County Court after fleeing the scene of a single-vehicle accident.

A Sidney man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash Saturday near Potter. Authorities say alcohol is suspected as a factor.

New bike/pedestrian trail connects 11th Street to softball complex and proposed sports complex

Two men are facing charges after police say they caused damage to a Valentine bar and a nearby vehicle earlier this month.

State officials say thousands of dollars in paychecks were sent to dead Nebraskans last year.

A 35-year-old South Dakota man is facing charges after a stolen road grader was found in Valentine last week.

A four-year-old Mitchell boy has been flown to a Denver hospital after a lawn mowing accident severed his foot.

A charity event in Columbus drew in people from across Nebraska to across the globe. The Platte Valley BBQ and music festival included barbecue vendors, concerts, and dances.

The village of Potter in Cheyenne County hosted the 11th Annual Potter Carbowl on Saturday, June 29, 2025.

Chadron State College student Mekenna Fisher of Hershey, Nebraska, placed in the top 10 in two categories at the national Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) conference May 31-June 2 in Dallas.

Sidney firefighters knocked down two grass fires Saturday — one west of town and another on Sidney’s north side.

A Sheriff's deputy in Kansas responding to a call about fireworks died after being shot by a man who was then killed by the fatally wounded deputy.

A Saturday morning fire caused a roof to collapse and inflicted significant damage to a home in Northeast Nebraska.

After 20+ years of Tuesday morning calls, I finally met “License Plate Rich” in person.