It was announced Friday that 43-year-old Nicholas Holder, of Grand Island, was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

State Board of Education Commissioner Matthew Blomstedt announced his resignation on Friday, noting that he will stay in the position until early next year.

The Lexington football team is hoping to notch its first win on its new turf field.

A panel of Hastings officials is preparing to interview finalists vying to become the next city administrator.

Jim Thompson grew up in tiny Burwell, went to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, wrote for Nebraska Farmer...and then wrote a book that Stephen King calls an American classic.

Two inmates have gone missing from a correctional facility in Omaha.

The Huskers claim a blowout 10-0 win over the Lopers

Two central Nebraska men are facing federal charges for conspiracy to produce child pornography over a four-year period of time.

A St. Paul man is facing federal charges related to a reported domestic incident in August, court officials announced Thursday.

Central Community College has been selected to establish a Walter Scott Jr. Career Pathway Scholarship at CCC-Hastings.

Two Californians are facing federal charges related to an alleged drug discovery in central Nebraska, according unsealed indictments released by Acting U.S. Attorney Steven Russell.

Mackenzie Hagemeister decided to focus on seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a condition that occurs in regions where there’s less sunlight during certain times of the year.

A car vs. semi collision has claimed the life of a central Nebraska man.

A total of 36 new U.S. citizens from 18 countries celebrated their newly minted citizenship at a historic building last week.

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents is considering allowing alcohol sales at Nebraska basketball games.

A Nebraska agricultural representative now has a seat at the table in Washington.

Administrators at Kearney High School and Lincoln High School are investigating allegations of Kearney students directing hateful language towards Lincoln High volleyball players.

Contractors are beginning to remove the brick façade from a downtown Hastings building that suffered severe smoke and water damage.

The men's shelter of the Salvation Army of Grand Island has shut its doors due to a staffing shortage. 

As Nebraska gets ready for casino gaming, state officials are giving residents the ability to take themselves out of the game. 

Voting is scheduled to begin Thursday

A U-Haul truck and an AmTrak train kills one person in a collision early Tuesday morning in McCook.

People in Kearney are showing their support for public schools one honk, one wave and one sign at a time.

A man from Hastings received 10 years of prison time on Sept. 20.

Two people were injured in a crash Tuesday at a busy intersection in Grand Island.

Round two of the first ever 'Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska' tournament now has eight contestants. 

One person is dead while another is seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning near Central City.

Kearney High School will induct three people into the Kearney High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday at the Bearcat Football game.

A 14-year-old could face criminal charges after police say he stole a truck and led officers on a chase.

KEARNEY - The game between Central Missouri and UNK will be televised on News Channel Nebraska and streamed online via the MIAA Network starting at 12:45 PM CT.

It may be a bye week for Nebraska, but there was no shortage of talking points at Mickey Joseph’s Tuesday press conference.

Hastings College continues celebrating its 140th year during homecoming festivities this week.

The Nebraska State Patrol said their Carrier Enforcement Division provided troopers and officers from more than a dozen other agencies with skills and knowledge to better serve their communities.

The leader of an initiative to allow Nebraskans to vote on whether to legalize medical marijuana is expressing her “absolute disgust” that state officials haven’t yet completed a final review of the petition signatures.

The current Webster County Law Center serves as both a jail and the Webster County Sheriff's Department Office. 

Johnny Rodgers honored for 50 years after winning Heisman trophy

Over $750,00 worth of meat believed to be stolen.

Community leaders are working to grow early childhood education offerings in Nebraska.

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol performed alcohol inspections in Red Willow County on Sept. 15.

The UNK volleyball team stays in the top 10 of the NCAA Division II coaches' poll, moving up to No. 7 in the latest rankings.

Two central Nebraska airports are getting significant federal grants for construction projects.

Marlene Ricketts contributed at least $376,000 to a statewide petition drive.

The Hastings Museum is leading the effort to celebrate 150 years of Hastings history.

'We didn’t want them to feel pressured or obligated to do stuff,' said Brady Bonsall.

The World's Largest Truck Convoy made its trek through Hastings and into Grand Island Saturday. 

Kearney played host to the second of three Walk End Alzheimer's on Saturday. 

A lot has changed in the world of college football since it was announced Oklahoma and Nebraska would play one another in back to back years five years ago.

Nebraska interim Head Coach Mickey Joseph has relieved defensive coordinator Erik Chinander of his duties. 

Kearney High School earned the top honor during the 63rd annual UNK Band Day Parade and competition.

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area, renowned for its Sandhills location providing spectacular astronomical views, has been certified as an International Dark Sky Park.

The No. 28/21 Nebraska Kearney football team scored 21 first half points, forced three late punts and had a game closing seven-minute drive to hold off No. 26/18 Washburn, 21-13, Saturday afternoon in Topeka, Kan.

A day that started with widespread optimism, did not end the way the Huskers had hoped as Oklahoma dominates Nebraska 49-14.

Nebraska scored on its opening drive to take a 7-0 lead, but Oklahoma answered with seven touchdowns, as the No. 6 Sooners rolled to a 49-14 victory to spoil the Husker head coaching debut of Mickey Joseph on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Catch all the latest high school football scores from across the state!

LINCOLN - Grand Island turned up the heat in the second half to earn its third win of the season.

Anselmo-Merna Junior Quinten Myers rushed for 114 yards on 27 carries and finished with two total touchdowns in the Coyotes' 14-12 victory over Leyton Friday afternoon in Dalton.

An important part of the game day tradition at Memorial Stadium is keeping fans safe and that’s exactly the goal of the Nebraska State Patrol.

Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph has temporarily taken away the Blackshirts.

Two people were trapped inside the cab of a truck after a crash in central Nebraska Thursday.

Governor has not said if he's running for President

Gracie Conrad's documentary beat out hundreds of entries to win the International Discovery Award.

After more than 40 years in education, Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) Executive Director, Jay Bellar, will be retiring in July 2023.

The Nebraska State Patrol said they arrested a woman after finding 10 lbs. of suspected methamphetamine during an encounter near York.

When he applied for the library dean position at the University of Nebraska at Kearney earlier this year, Evan Boyd wasn’t sure what to expect.