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April 16, 2025Updated: April 16, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

State of Nebraska exempts disabled veterans from motor vehicle taxes

State of Nebraska exempts disabled veterans from motor vehicle taxes

Morgan Haupt wins Big Boy Big Wheel Race for second straight year

Morgan Haupt wins Big Boy Big Wheel Race for second straight year

Commissioners approve advertising for District 2 candidates

Commissioners approve advertising for District 2 candidates

FNBO donates $150,000 to Western Nebraska wildfire aid

FNBO donates $150,000 to Western Nebraska wildfire aid

Chappell community awarded $5,000 grant

Chappell community awarded $5,000 grant

Water safety grant window May 18 to June 18

Water safety grant window May 18 to June 18

State

State of Nebraska exempts disabled veterans from motor vehicle taxes

Charley Endorf recognized as May 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

Community garden coming to Kimball

Car Enthusiasts Stop in Hastings for One Lap Across America

Commissioners approve advertising for District 2 candidates

Younes Hospitality honored with Celebrate Tourism award

Sports

Morgan Haupt wins Big Boy Big Wheel Race for second straight year

Sidney names Gabe Dorcey as head boys basketball coach

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires