Oetken stepping down as Tech Nebraska executive director

Laurel Oetken is stepping down fro Tech Nebraska effective April 18. She has served as the organization's Executive Director since 2023.

April 15, 2025Updated: April 15, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Colorado State Patrol's 'Operation I-25 State-to-State'

Colorado State Patrol's 'Operation I-25 State-to-State'

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

Freeze warning upgraded for parts of Panhandle as temperatures could plunge into teens

Freeze watch issued across Nebraska Panhandle region after weekend storms

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Scottsbluff crash traps driver, no hospital transports reported

Scottsbluff crash traps driver, no hospital transports reported

State

Reminder: avoid areas with downed power lines

Nebraska Hospitals Encouraging Medicaid Recipients to Update Information Following New Requirements

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

North Platte man sentenced for child pornography

Tornado near St. Libory severely damages two homes, authorities say

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

Sports

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project