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Gov. Pillen appoints Patrick Carney of Norfolk to county court judgeship
Gov. Pillen appoints Patrick Carney of Norfolk to county court judgeship

A northeast Nebraska attorney with decades of experience will be moving to the other side of the bench.

Potter-Dix earns third at Class D2 state play production championships

Potter-Dix earns third at Class D2 state play production championships

Potter-Dix took third place at the Class D2 NSAA State Play Production Championships in Norfolk with The Witch’s Princess, earning 167 points on the state stage.

One dead, one in jail after Highway 81 crash

One dead, one in jail after Highway 81 crash

A Nebraska woman has died and a man is facing charges after an accident on a northeast Nebraska highway.

Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so far

Problems with commercial driver's licenses for immigrants found in 8 states so far

The Transportation Department also quietly sent letters to Texas, South Dakota, Colorado and Washington after briefly mentioning those states in a September release.

Walz listening tour stops in Northeast Nebraska

Walz listening tour stops in Northeast Nebraska

The former Nebraska senator who’s still exploring a run for governor stopped in Norfolk Friday to hear concerns from residents.

Community celebrates Fiegenschuh, Bowlin retirements

Community celebrates Fiegenschuh, Bowlin retirements

Cheyenne county residents were invited to a formal send-off for retiring clerk Beth Fiegenschuh and treasurer Shelley Bowlin Friday afternoon.

Bitter cold and snow to creep into eastern Nebraska this weekend

Bitter cold and snow to creep into eastern Nebraska this weekend

Extreme cold temperatures are expected to come into the eastern part of the state this weekend.

Pine Bluffs Police investigating stolen vehicle, ask residents to check cameras

Pine Bluffs Police investigating stolen vehicle, ask residents to check cameras

Pine Bluffs police are investigating a stolen 2013 gray Ford Fusion and are asking residents to check security camera footage from early Wednesday morning.

Bluffs Middle School, Crawford Elementary students among winners in NDOT snowplow contest

Bluffs Middle School, Crawford Elementary students among winners in NDOT snowplow contest

Students from Bluffs Middle School and Crawford Elementary were named winners in NDOT’s 2025 Name-a-Snowplow contest, with their snowplow names now displayed across the state.

Tennessee man arrested following online enticement investigation

Tennessee man arrested following online enticement investigation

A Tennessee man was arrested following an online enticement investigation led by the Nebraska State Patrol, authorities said Friday.

Federal judge sends case against Hornady Manufacturing back to Grand Island court

Federal judge sends case against Hornady Manufacturing back to Grand Island court

A federal court has returned a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Hornady Manufacturing and three related companies to Hall County District Court.

CSC alum receives NSCS’s Counseling Excellence award

CSC alum receives NSCS’s Counseling Excellence award

Chadron State College alum Cherokee Rotherham received this year’s Nebraska State College System Counseling Excellence Award for her dedication and commitment to students at Scottsbluff High School.

Grand Republic Milling Company opens in Gering

Grand Republic Milling Company opens in Gering

Reginald Preston completed 20 years in the U.S. Navy, then returned to the farm with an interest in stone ground milling, resulting in a new field to mill enterprise.

Farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems

Farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems

American farmers are feeling the strain from trade disputes under President Donald Trump, particularly with China.

Norfolk hosts State Play Production Championship for yet another year

Norfolk hosts State Play Production Championship for yet another year

It’s state play production time and Norfolk is hosting the championships again.

Omaha Supernovas excited for season in new league, with new general manager

Omaha Supernovas excited for season in new league, with new general manager

Some significant changes to the franchise are at the forefront as the Omaha Supernovas prepare for their third season as an organization.

Hastings man indicted on federal child porn charges

Hastings man indicted on federal child porn charges

A Hastings man who was already a registered sex offender is now facing federal charges related to possessing child porn.

Kimball Health Services awards November Employee of the Month

Kimball Health Services awards November Employee of the Month

Mary Graves received the Kimball Health Services Employee of the Month for November.

Big Boy launches annual Ornament Smash radio game

Big Boy launches annual Ornament Smash radio game

Smash up our Christmas tree this month and win BIG prizes from The Big Boy! Join Hunter at 9:40 a.m. weekday mornings to play Ornament Smash. Text SMASH to (308) 254-5804 to play.

Lexington rallies again as rapid response event continues for Tyson employees

Lexington rallies again as rapid response event continues for Tyson employees

Nebraska agencies and local organizations continued their coordinated support Thursday as Lexington hosted the second day of Rapid Response events for workers affected by Tyson’s upcoming plant closure.

Monitoring the park potty

Monitoring the park potty

A security camera has been installed in hopes of preventing future vandalism of the bathrooms an portable toilets at Legion Park.

Temporary water outage planned in parts of Valentine Monday

Temporary water outage planned in parts of Valentine Monday

The City of Valentine will temporarily shut off water service on Monday, December 8, from 2 to 6 p.m. while crews replace valves at 2nd and Wood streets.

Kyle man sentenced to four years for causing deadly drunk driving crash

Kyle man sentenced to four years for causing deadly drunk driving crash

A Kyle man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for causing a deadly crash while driving drunk.

Give Where You Live exceeds expectations

Give Where You Live exceeds expectations

The expectation-breaking numbers are in for the annual Give Where You Live event. 

Rosebud man sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender

Rosebud man sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender

A Rosebud man has been sentenced to just over a year in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.

$1,000 Shopping Spree

$1,000 Shopping Spree

Register to win a BIG $1,000 Christmas Shopping Spree from Sutton Home Gallery, The Big Boy and Cheyenne County Country by Tuesday, Dec. 17.

WNCC Alum, and 2 staff honored at NCCA Awards Ceremony

WNCC Alum, and 2 staff honored at NCCA Awards Ceremony

The Nebraska Community College Association hosted its annual awards ceremony in Lincoln in November, and two WNCC employees and an alum were recognized.

Alumna, Math educator to speak at Chadron State Winter Commencement

Alumna, Math educator to speak at Chadron State Winter Commencement

Chadron State College’s Winter Commencement Speaker will be Dr. Hortensia Soto.

Orphan Grain Train looking for help to spread warmth with winter coats

Orphan Grain Train looking for help to spread warmth with winter coats

The Orphan Grain Train Service Center In Norfolk is making sure folks have the right clothing for the time of year.

Hastings man sentenced for distributing fentanyl

Hastings man sentenced for distributing fentanyl

Hastings man sentenced in federal court to 180 months in prison for distribution of fentanyl.

2025-26 Ol' Red and KWBE basketball broadcast schedule

2025-26 Ol' Red and KWBE basketball broadcast schedule

Check out our coverage plans for the 2025-26 high school basketball season on Ol' Red and KWBE, plus area TV broadcasts from News Channel Nebraska!

NDOT holding public meeting Thursday to preview changes to Highway 136

NDOT holding public meeting Thursday to preview changes to Highway 136

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting to discuss changes to Highway 136 Thursday night from 5 to 7 PM in the Fairbury community building.

Sidney Police chief introduces new officers, sergeant

Sidney Police chief introduces new officers, sergeant

Sidney Police Chief Sam Lovato introduced three new officers and the promotion of an officer to sergeant at the December 2 Sidney City Council meeting. In January, the Department will be testing for three more officers.

Norfolk man bringing an unusual museum to a small town

Norfolk man bringing an unusual museum to a small town

A northeast Nebraska man is putting his collection on display, in the form of a museum in a small town.

Hay Springs man charged with assault after man found unconscious with brain bleed

Hay Springs man charged with assault after man found unconscious with brain bleed

A 25-year-old Hay Springs man is facing a first-degree assault charge after a man was found unconscious and seriously injured in the street.

Pine Ridge man charged with failing to register as a sex offender while working in Gordon

Pine Ridge man charged with failing to register as a sex offender while working in Gordon

A Pine Ridge man has been charged in Sheridan County with failing to update his information on the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry.