A veteran in Grand Island is encouraging people to sign the Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana petition by the end of July 6, its last day.

A 10-year-old boy killed in a roof collapse at a York hotel has been identified.

A couple in North Platte faces charges after their infant son was found to be severely malnourished.

LuAnn Schindler, who publishes the Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was honored with a national award over the weekend.

Pennington County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Lindquist lends a hand during a fire at the Cactus Bar in Wall.

A special elk depredation season has been ordered for July in a portion of southwest Nebraska because of excessive crop damage caused by elk.

163 miles in six days, that’s what it took Eric Henrich to run from Holdredge, Nebraska to Lincoln Northeast High School.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved staff recommendations for 2023 mountain lion season at its June 17 meeting in Lexington.

A south-central Nebraska man is facing federal drug and weapon charges. 

Students of Central Community College are working at the Hall County Corrections for the first time as part of an internship.

After three days of competition, Nebraska has a new Miss Teen Rodeo.

The Nebraska Department of Health And Human Services is educating the community about Elder Abuse as Wednesday is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

An inmate serving time for charges out of Buffalo and Sarpy Counties has gone missing.

The North Platte Police Department is beefing up its protection, thanks to a recent infusion of funds from a statewide program.

One man is dead and another is in serious condition after a shooting in North Platte. 

One community in central Nebraska is boasting how supportive their community is of LGBTQ+ people. 

Don Hutchens is a farmer, just like his father and his father's father. He wears an "I stand with Ukraine" button on his chest and a red University of Nebraska ring on his finger.

An Ukrainian ag industry leader used to teach modern farming practices to Ukrainian farmers. Now, she helps them learn how to de-mine their fields and harvest and plant amidst a war. And she's doing it while touring Nebraska.

A former NFL star from western Nebraska won't be making a dream trip to the U.S. Open...at least not this year.

A Hastings fire that burned down a pharmacy has caused many businesses to relocate.

Thunderstorms that pelted the state during the weekend are hanging around on Monday.

37-year old Jose Rodriguez was sentenced in the federal court of Lincoln, Nebraska for possession of a machine gun.

One of the most important parts of fishing is following local and state regulations, but the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has already had a few poaching busts this season.

One Ukrainanian is touring the U.S., stopping in Nebraska, to share how farmers in Ukraine are hit by the Russian invasion.

A Lancaster County judge sentenced Felipe Vazquez to 70 years to life in prison Wednesday for the killing of Lincoln Police Investigator Mario Herrera.

A dozen Nebraska State Troopers have been recognized for their efforts to keep Nebraska roads safe through impaired driving enforcement and education.

Norfolk Police said that a vehicle was taken from a residence and later used in a pursuit. 

It was announced Friday that 37-year-old Nicole Peterson of Norfolk was sentenced in federal court in Omaha.

Police are looking into an attempted bank robbery in central, southeast Nebraska. 

Native Americans and environmental protestors are taking down teepees, and planning a prayer walk Wednesday, to express their opinions on a development in Lincoln.

A wildfire is still burning at the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey. Officials updated us today...

Farmers are able to apply for funding to assist them if their land was hit by the recent wildfires.

As northeast Nebraska deals with stormy weather to start Tuesday, the southern part of the state could be dealing with just that tonight.

As parents around the nation scramble to grapple with a shortage of baby formula products, local health officials are urging families to not panic as there are local resources that can help.

A section of Highway 30 west of North Platte was closed Thursday afternoon due to a multiple-vehicle accident during a dust storm.

Republican governor candidate and UNL regent Jim Pillen is making one last campaign push, as he heads to several cities across the state, just 24 hours ahead of Election Day.

The nation's alleged largest bronze sculpture garden, located in Bartlett Nebraska, received a new addition this spring.

Unable to raise $1 million to replace funds from a major donor who died, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana issued a plea Friday for supporters of the cause to take up petitions and gather signatures.

Preliminary autopsy results reveal the human remains found in the burned rubble of the Vieyra Metal Works building in North Platte are the remains of 37-year old Jerome Vieyra.

An 82-year-old Odell area man that had been the subject of a search has been located, unharmed.

The Nebraska Game and Parks commission is looking out for the future of fishing, by doing what it can in the present.

Police in southeast Nebraska are looking for missing tools and the person who took them.

Mother Nature had other plans for the Save America rally featuring former president Donald Trump and governor hopeful Charles Herbster.

Former President Donald Trump is not scheduled to speak until 8:00 p.m. Friday night, but supporters of both Trump and gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster have arrived with plenty of time to spare.

It’s been a theme for the spring of 2022 across Nebraska. Every radio and television weather report reads the words “blustery”, “windy”, and “breezy” day after day.

State officials are asking people to avoid affected areas as firefighters continue to battle the Road 702 Fire.

Nebraska Emergency Management officials have released the latest tally of damage from this weekend's fires.

Wildfires continue plaguing much of western and central Nebraska in a more active fire season than the area has seen in recent memory.

An east-central Nebraska community got a reminder of how dangerous downed power lines can be this week.

The high winds around Nebraska have fueled fires in southwest Nebraska, Friday evening. 

A teenager recovering from a devastating car crash got to celebrate prom in the hospital.

Dense fog early Thursday morning led to a deadly accident in York County.

"Things have changed a lot since we were little kids," Kim Fischer of Waterford.org said. It's why she's encouraging families to apply for the chance for free pre-school in Nebraska.

Registration is open for the Empowerment for Latina Women in Business Conference, set for May 3 in South Sioux City.

Kristen Majocha has been selected as the new senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Lincoln man arrested near Beatrice in multi-agency search

The temporary ban on campfires remains in effect at central and western Nebraska state parks as drought conditions have triggered extreme fire danger.

With approximately 4 billion fans and more than 250 million players, soccer is the world’s most popular sport.

Auburn council considers letter of support for keeping wood shop

The Grand Island City Council has approved the naming of a $1.5 million multi-generational inclusive playground to be constructed at Ryder Park.

A Holdrege man was sentenced in federal court today after being found hiding in a shed with at least 52 grams of pure methamphetamine.

The state Legislature took a moment during its session on Friday to remember the Elwood fire chief who was killed in a head-on crash while responding to a fire in central Nebraska.

Emergency management officials say relief efforts continued Friday morning, with the Nebraska Forest Service stating that the fire had zero percent containment by 10:00 a.m. CT.

Area firefighters from across the region are battling an enormous wildfire about six miles north of Arapahoe and nine miles south of Elwood in Gosper County.