The new Adams County Jail is finally open and ready to provide some much needed relief to county officials that have had problems with the current jail for years.

Three Nebraska Senator hopefuls took questions from Adams, Phelps, and Kearney County residents, and made their case to become the next representative of District 33 in the Nebraska Legislature. 

Hundreds gathered at Hastings College Monday afternoon to see the first solar eclipse in Nebraska since 2017. 

A complex early spring storm created gusty winds, hail landspouts in Cheyenne County on Saturday afternoon.

NORFOLK - The Kearney Bearcats have won its eighth game on the year and third straight after leaving Norfolk with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night

After spending most of last season with an interim head coach, the Lopers are hiring former UNK player and graduate assistant Marty Levinson to lead the men's basketball program.

An Iowa man who was on the run will now spend more than a decade in prison thanks to a lengthy investigation and extra efforts by a Nebraska Sheriff's Deputy.

Some people may find getting healthcare outside of regular weekday business hours can be tough due to several factors. One provider in Central Nebraska is set to make those people's lives a little bit easier.

Central Community College students will not see an increase in the cost of tuition and fees for the 2024-25 school year.

Blizzard warnings, winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories are in effect Sunday and Monday across western and central Nebraska.

An early spring snow storm that's forecast to affect travel conditions and young livestock is expected to target western and central Nebraska Sunday night through early Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service office in North Platte. 

The Chase County Fair in Imperial has announced the concert lineup for their 2024 festival.

In the sports world, it's officially March Madness season. What's different than last year, is that Nebraskans can now legally bet on games at sportsbooks for the first time. 

On Monday afternoon, Governor Jim Pillen stopped in Hastings for a roundtable discussion with local agriculture leaders to talk about all things 'Ag' to keep up with the evolving bioeconomy.

The Shelton Bulldogs have won its first state championship in over 100 years with a 54-42 win over Maywood-Hayes Center Saturday.

For the first time in program history, the Amherst Broncos are state champions in boys basketball. 

Overton joins the list of new state champions as it defeats Wynot 44-40 in the Class D2 State Championship Saturday night. 

From one opening date to another, the Adams County Sheriff's Office has been forced to repeatedly push back the opening of the new County Jail due to matters out of their control.

The University of Nebraska is making aggressive efforts in keeping the best and brightest of the future generation in the Cornhusker state when they pursue higher education.

Around 60 Veterans and community members showed up to show their respects at the funeral of a Korean War Veteran without any surviving friends or family.

The Hastings Community Foundation has announced recipients of their 2024 Community Grants. In total, $111,292 was awarded between 30 local nonprofits.

Hastings Mayor Corey Stutte has confirmed he is not seeking re-election, leaving the door open for a new candidate to take office for the first time in eight years. 

The Nebraska Aeronautics Commission honored the Hastings Municipal Airport on Thursday, Jan. 25 as Airport of the Year.

January is National Radon Action Month, and testing for Radon in your home isn't as complicated as you may think.

From the opening tip until the final buzzer rang, the Bearcats would not be denied.

The Bearcats traveled up to Norfolk on Friday night to square off against the Panthers and came away with their 8th win on the season.

Hastings Christian School will be the city's newest private school and will move into the current YMCA building on 18th St. this fall. Their school mascot is the Rams.

Covering 574 square miles and responsible for housing around 6,000 Nebraskans, the Clay County Emergency Management team had their hands full with winter weather emergencies over the past week. 

One of the biggest basketball tournaments in Central Nebraska is set to return to Hastings for the first time since 2019 in March.

Nebraska knocked off No. 1 Purdue 88-72, leading to massive court storming at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Kearney's own Maddie Squiers is taking part in Omaha Supernovas training camp!

Hastings has been nationally recognized for it's community efforts during World War II.

Last year's legislative session saw plenty of high energy and controversial bills as senators overcame filibusters to pass an abortion ban, a bill to ban gender altering procedures, and a bill allowing concealed carry of weapons in Nebraska.

Hastings resident John Walz has announced his intentions to run against incumbent Congressman Adrian Smith of Nebraska's 3rd Congressional District. 

Here is the NCN's full exclusive interview with Hastings College President, Dr. Rich Lloyd. He recapped the 2023 fall semester, what's to come in the spring semester, what projects are planned in the college's future, and much more. 

The crash happened amidst whiteout conditions

Hastings college has seen its residence spaces fill-up in the past few years, prompting leadership officials to begin to explore options to improve living spaces on campus

The person killed in the Sunday morning house explosion in Hastings has been identified as 52-year-old Hastings man.

About 6 miles north of Guide Rock and 13 miles from the Nebraska-Kansas border experienced the strongest shaking from Sundays quake. It begs the question, why are earthquakes pestering Central Nebraska?

After more than six years of planning and more than a year of renovations, the Hastings YMCA is just months away from reopening their 16th street facility. 

Western Edge employees Tomas Labenz and Wesley Fishler wouldn't have done anything differently if given a second chance. 

Midwestern rapper Yung Gravy and special guest Tayler Holder will perform at the Nebraska State Fair on August 31, 2024. 

Sharon Zavala began her career at Grand Island Central Catholic in 1975, and the Crusader volleyball head coach has announced she is retiring. 

On Wednesday morning, Rhule met with reporters to recap the season, and look ahead to improving the program during the offseason

WR Reserve is seeking $43 million to upgrade their Hastings facility and create dozens of new jobs.

For the first time since its founding 110 years ago, Mosaic care services is transitioning from group home to individualized home settings.

Sandhills/Thedford won the D2 State Championship off of a record-breaking performance by quarterback Kyle Cox.

After leading an esteemed football program at Grand Island Senior High since 2003, Head Coach Jeff Tomlin says he's retiring.

Four blocks of vendors, horse drawn carriage rides, and of course, lights brings the Hastings community together each year for the annual celebration of lights festival.

On Saturday, Nebraska will look to do something they haven’t done since joining the Big Ten - win at Camp Randall Stadium.

University of Nebraska President Ted Carter announced today that he has granted Athletic Director Trev Alberts a new contract that will keep the Huskers’ leader in Nebraska through at least 2031.

Matt Rhule met with the media on Monday.

Gering High School students will be building a new preschool.

The results of Chadron State College’s 60th Scholastic Contest have been released.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is investigating the killing of three trumpeter swans in Sioux County.

The Huskers are going into this weekend with one goal: domination.

The Thayer County Sheriff's Department arrested an Oklahoma woman for multiple drug violations

Regional West has joined the annual statewide effort, organized by the Nebraska Cancer Coalition (NC2), to heighten awareness of lifesaving lung cancer screening during Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November.

Chadron State College Art Education students Marissa Borchard and Carissa Hill attended the Nebraska Art Teacher Association (NATA) Conference in Lincoln in Oct. 13-14 with Associate Professor Trudy Denham. 

Nebraska will try again for bowl eligibility again on Saturday when they host Maryland, having just fallen to Michigan State 20-17.

After what seemed like an eternity to some, the YMCA's indoor pool is back in business. 

A woman reported missing November 4 was found Sunday, November 5 south of Chimney Rock, reportedly with minor injuries.

Nebraska is heading to East Lansing for a battle with Michigan State on Saturday. 

The Huskers will search for that coveted sixth win on Saturday against 2-6 Michigan State