State - Central News Channel Nebraska

Child care leaders gather in Kearney for statewide conference

Nebraska minimum wage will increase next year by 29 cents less than voters called for

‘Give Like Dolly’ Helps Put Books in Hands of Nebraska Kids

It may be a long way from Tennessee to the Sandhills of Nebraska, but Dolly Parton’s impact on children and families reaches all the way to Bassett and Ainsworth.

Gov. Pillen declares state of emergency for Crofton after powerful storm

Damaged fiber line causes phone service issues for City of Norfolk

Kimball Visitors Committee offers grant opportunity to nonprofits

Norfolk School Board candidates outline priorities at Elkhorn Valley Museum forum

Man reaches plea agreement to avoid death penalty in 2023 Fort Calhoun killing

Pilger children to remain in state custody until next hearing

Dad delivers baby on side of Highway 275 with help from Norfolk dispatcher

2026 Nebraska Library Fall Crawl kicks off

Gordon City Council President Plans to Resign

The Gordon City Council may soon be looking for a new president. Alyssa DeHart’s resignation is on the agenda for Thursday’s council meeting.

Ricketts introduces bill to give farmers ownership of agricultural data

Mullen power outage planned for Sept. 30

The Village of Mullen will have a planned power outage beginning at 7 p.m. Sept. 30.

Open Plains Transit says it will end operations Sept. 30 without NDOT reimbursement

A nonprofit public transportation provider serving much of rural Nebraska says it will end operations Sept. 30 if it does not receive reimbursement from the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

After last-minute discussions and reductions, Jefferson County approves 2026-27 budget

This week was the final chance for the Jefferson County board to deliberate plans for next year's county budget. And it was ultimately approved - but not without some last-minute debates and changes.