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Officials investigating Bridgeport burglary
Officials investigating Bridgeport burglary

The Morrill County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary at occurred at Sonny's Super Foods in Bridgeport.
The burglary occurred at about 2 a.m. June 3.

Cam Amen's life story to be released in segments starting in June

Cam Amen's life story to be released in segments starting in June

Norfolk resident, Cam Amen, announced at the end of May that he is releasing the story of his life.

Firefighters from Brainard, Dwight battle Butler County blaze

Firefighters from Brainard, Dwight battle Butler County blaze

A payloader caught fire between Dwight and Brainard on Wednesday.

OPD investigating shooting that left one injured

OPD investigating shooting that left one injured

Omaha Police said they are investigating a shooting that injured one person late Wednesday.

Crews respond to hazardous materials spill in Omaha

Crews respond to hazardous materials spill in Omaha

Crews worked to clean up a hazardous materials spill in southwest Omaha on Wednesday, according to the Omaha Fire Department.

Omaha shooting leaves two injured

Omaha shooting leaves two injured

Officials said they have made an arrest in a shooting that injured two people late Wednesday.

Vehicle strikes bicyclist on Highway 26 near Scottsbluff

Vehicle strikes bicyclist on Highway 26 near Scottsbluff

Authorities are investigating fatality accident involving a bicyclist and vehicle at approximately 6:40 a.m. Wednesday morning east of Scottsbluff.

State of Nebraska kicking off public meetings on broadband service

State of Nebraska kicking off public meetings on broadband service

Public invited to give input on current service, needed upgrades

Train enthusiasts excited about the Union Pacific Big Boy coming to North Platte Thursday

Train enthusiasts excited about the Union Pacific Big Boy coming to North Platte Thursday

Train enthusiasts, or ferroequinologists, from across the country are excited for Union Pacific’s Big Boy’s planned stop in North Platte on Thursday as it moves towards Omaha for the College World Series.

Scotts Bluff County to sell old Department of Health and Human Services building

Scotts Bluff County to sell old Department of Health and Human Services building

Scotts Bluff County has agreed to sell the old Department of Health and Human Services building to a Cheyenne based company.

NIMBY closes halfway house before it opens

NIMBY closes halfway house before it opens

City council agrees with South Omaha neighbors.

Gary Bieganski has long tenure as state college trustee

Gary Bieganski has long tenure as state college trustee

At least in what might be called modern times, Gary Bieganski of Chadron has set a record.

WNCC graduates earning CDL through accelerated training at Scottsbluff company

WNCC graduates earning CDL through accelerated training at Scottsbluff company

Western Nebraska Community College is now offering a specialized Class A CDL training class for graduates of the Powerline Construction & Maintenance program.

5th annual Tri-Cities Battle of the Badges blood drive encourages donations in central Nebraska

5th annual Tri-Cities Battle of the Badges blood drive encourages donations in central Nebraska

The battle of the badges blood drive is underway. 

Grand Island Police, alleged victims comment on Monument Advisors investigations

Grand Island Police, alleged victims comment on Monument Advisors investigations

Complaints against a Grand Island headstone company are starting to move through the justice system.

NCN Thursday morning brief

NCN Thursday morning brief

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Big Boy 4014 on its way east

Big Boy 4014 on its way east

Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 is on its way east. The famed world's largest steam locomotive returned to the rails June 7 for its "Home Run Express Tour" to Omaha. 

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day: Northeast Nebraska shops cool off communities for the summer

National Chocolate Ice Cream Day: Northeast Nebraska shops cool off communities for the summer

It is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day and northeast Nebraska holds many places, including MJ’s Gelato and Udder Delights, which can make an easy cool down on a hot summer day.

Brad Bohn returns to UNK for ‘family reunion’

Brad Bohn returns to UNK for ‘family reunion’

One word comes to mind when Brad Bohn thinks about the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Douglas County authorities investigating repeated damage of Pride flag as hate crime

Douglas County authorities investigating repeated damage of Pride flag as hate crime

Authorities in Douglas County are investigating after multiple incidents involving an LGBTQ Pride flag in a west Omaha neighborhood.

Bridgeport's new city administrator resigns

Bridgeport's new city administrator resigns

BRIDGEPORT -- About 2 1/2 months into the job as city administrator, Dawn Martin is no longer with the City of Bridgeport. Mayor Gail Beyer announced recently Martin resigned, effective May 30.

June is full of activities, at the Homestead National Historical Park

June is full of activities, at the Homestead National Historical Park

National park west of Beatrice getting set for Homestead Days

Norfolk mayor talks population growth, what's behind it

Norfolk mayor talks population growth, what's behind it

Mayor Josh Moenning talked with NCN to talk population growth, annexation's role in it and the city's future.

Scottsbluff PD awarded speed enforcement grant

Scottsbluff PD awarded speed enforcement grant

The Scottsbluff Police Department has been awarded a speed enforcement grant funded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office.

Evangelical Free Church hosting clothing sale Friday

Evangelical Free Church hosting clothing sale Friday

For years, the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney has had a spring garage sale. This year the church is having an event, but the focus has been adjusted some. Senior Pastor Kyle Larson and Youth Pastor Dylan Cline came up with a new approach.

State treasurer says college savings accounts are proper way to deal with debt crisis

State treasurer says college savings accounts are proper way to deal with debt crisis

NEST 529 teams up with Nebraska Passport Program

Statue of legendary Nebraska author Willa Cather unveiled in Washington

Statue of legendary Nebraska author Willa Cather unveiled in Washington

A bronze statue of author and Nebraska native Willa Cather was unveiled at the National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C.

Nebraska Stocker/Yearling Tour features ranch near Harrison

Nebraska Stocker/Yearling Tour features ranch near Harrison

Sell cows or buy feed? That’s the question most ranchers face when drought hits. The best time to plan for drought is in a wet year, and one of the best ways to plan for drought is to build flexibility into a cattle operation.

Nebraska race community comes together, supporting one of their own

Nebraska race community comes together, supporting one of their own

The Nebraska racing community is coming together in support of one of their own.

Livestock evacuated before Pierce County shed was engulfed

Livestock evacuated before Pierce County shed was engulfed

A property owner with police assistance was able to evacuate livestock from a burning building Tuesday.

Monument Advisors referred to Hall County Attorney for 37 possible theft cases

Monument Advisors referred to Hall County Attorney for 37 possible theft cases

The Grand Island Police department has referred a Grand Island business to the attorney’s office. 

Regulations now in place for 'Shouses' in Madison County

Regulations now in place for 'Shouses' in Madison County

You can now build a 'Shouse' in Madison County.

Parking restrictions added to Norfolk neighborhood

Parking restrictions added to Norfolk neighborhood

The city of Norfolk has introduced a 'No Parking Zone' to a new area of the city.

NioCorp reports high recovery rates for magnetic rare earths

NioCorp reports high recovery rates for magnetic rare earths

Company says Elk Creek facility could play an important role in electric vehicle manufacturing

Funeral held for Cabela's co-founder Mary Cabela

Funeral held for Cabela's co-founder Mary Cabela

Family, friends and business leaders remembered Cabela's co-founder Mary Cabela on Tuesday.

Police: Omaha shooting suspect injured after officers spot shooting while leaving meeting

Police: Omaha shooting suspect injured after officers spot shooting while leaving meeting

Police officers in Omaha witnessed a shooting while leaving a community meeting before firing their own weapons at a suspect Tuesday, according to OPD.

Sport utility vehicle collides with KDOT mower, north of Hanover

Sport utility vehicle collides with KDOT mower, north of Hanover

Collision causes minor injury to a Hanover woman

Norfolk animal shelter lays out ways to keep pets comfortable in the summer

Norfolk animal shelter lays out ways to keep pets comfortable in the summer

As summer is finally here, there are many things you can do to keep your furry little friends safe under harsh conditions. 

Hastings YMCA looking for $950,000 to finish off capital campaign

Hastings YMCA looking for $950,000 to finish off capital campaign

Leaders at the Hastings YMCA are making one final push to finish fundraising for their expansion and renovation project.

Indicted Democrat paves way for GOP win in Omaha

Indicted Democrat paves way for GOP win in Omaha

Aimee Melton new City Council Vice-President

NCN Wednesday morning brief

NCN Wednesday morning brief

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Motorcyclist killed after striking deer, crashing in Cass County on Sunday

Motorcyclist killed after striking deer, crashing in Cass County on Sunday

An Ashland man is dead after striking a deer and crashing while riding his motorcycle Sunday morning.

Discussing economic challenges, and answers

Discussing economic challenges, and answers

What are the economic challenges for Cheyenne County, and how can they be addressed? Nebraska Chamber of Commerce President Bryan Slone stopped in Sidney Monday to hear concerns and discuss recent legislative action.

Buffalo County plane crash victim identified

Buffalo County plane crash victim identified

Authorities have identified the person killed in a small plane crash near Kearney last week.

Trial set for August on Hastings man’s sexual assault charge

Trial set for August on Hastings man’s sexual assault charge

A Hastings man has pleaded not guilty to a sexual assault charge in Adams County.

Stovall: tax valuation hike signals need for more housing

Stovall: tax valuation hike signals need for more housing

Smallfoot: 'the equalization process is not unusual, the market is unusual'

39-year-old assisted living aide in Wayne now facing second felony charge

39-year-old assisted living aide in Wayne now facing second felony charge

A northeast Nebraska woman accused of using an assisted living resident’s credit card to make personal purchases now faces an additional felony count.

No injuries reported in Pierce structure fire

No injuries reported in Pierce structure fire

No injuries have been reported from a structure fire in Pierce.

Southeast Nebraska natural resources district extends well moratorium

Southeast Nebraska natural resources district extends well moratorium

Six month prohibition on new wells or irrigated acres is now extended

Pre-trial hearing continued for former Winside teacher accused of relationship with student

Pre-trial hearing continued for former Winside teacher accused of relationship with student

A pre-trial hearing for a northeast Nebraska teacher accused of a sexual relationship with a student has been pushed back to next month.

Extension program seeks support from Cheyenne, Deuel counties for additional staff

Extension program seeks support from Cheyenne, Deuel counties for additional staff

PANHANDLE -- The many programs of 4-H in the Panhandle are outgrowing the few people who administer them. Extension Educator Laura Narjes proposed a plan for help.

Eight years and counting....no retail electric rate hikes in Beatrice

Eight years and counting....no retail electric rate hikes in Beatrice

Adjustments to wholesale power supply sources led to stable rates

Hastings city employees start move to Landmark Center

Hastings city employees start move to Landmark Center

Hastings city staff members are on the move to new offices this week.

Commissioners Honor Jefferson County Veteran Of The Month

Commissioners Honor Jefferson County Veteran Of The Month

The Jefferson County Commissioners honored a United States Army Veteran as their June Veteran of the Month, a part of their continued recognition to the service men and women of the county. 

NEFB working with SpaceX’s Starlink to expand broadband in Nebraska

NEFB working with SpaceX’s Starlink to expand broadband in Nebraska

Nebraska's farmers and ranchers may be moving one step closer to high-speed internet service.

OPD identifies Friday night homicide victim

OPD identifies Friday night homicide victim

Authorities released the name of the Friday homicide victim in Omaha. 

City of Beatrice to acquire land for business, industry growth

City of Beatrice to acquire land for business, industry growth

City plans to use sales tax revenue for economic development in a bond issue, to acquire the property

Kansas Amber Alert called off...mother of children in custody

Kansas Amber Alert called off...mother of children in custody

Four children found safe.....mother under arrest

Family announces passing of Cabela's co-founder

Family announces passing of Cabela's co-founder

Mary Cabela, one of founders of the multi-billion dollar outdoor retail brand, Cabela's, passed away Tuesday, according to her family. She was 86.

Auburn woman presents painting to Gov. Pillen

Auburn woman presents painting to Gov. Pillen

Nita Whitney presents her painting to Gov. Pillen early Monday morning.

Merit award presented to two Nebraskans for stopping November kidnapping

Merit award presented to two Nebraskans for stopping November kidnapping

Two Nebraskans received merit awards after stopping kidnapping in November.

Newman Grove hoping new development brings population growth

Newman Grove hoping new development brings population growth

Nine housing units are being constructed in the town's southwest side.

UNK football player appears in court on first-degree assault charge

UNK football player appears in court on first-degree assault charge

A UNK football player accused of first-degree assault is now in jail.

Sidney man injured in single vehicle accident

Sidney man injured in single vehicle accident

A Sidney man was injured Saturday when he was ejected in a single vehicle accident southeast of Sidney.

NCN Tuesday morning brief

NCN Tuesday morning brief

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