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February 2, 2026Updated: February 4, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

NDOT Projects to Begin in Central Nebraska

NDOT Projects to Begin in Central Nebraska

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

Grand Island murals highlight student art and community collaboration

Grand Island murals highlight student art and community collaboration

Hastings City Council Advances Proposed Restaurant Tax

Hastings City Council Advances Proposed Restaurant Tax

Regents eliminate four degrees at UNK as part of $4.5 million campus budget cuts

Regents eliminate four degrees at UNK as part of $4.5 million campus budget cuts

From The Lodge to Number Juan: New Restaurant opening in Kearney

From The Lodge to Number Juan: New Restaurant opening in Kearney

State

Kimball Longhorns took home medals from Best in the West Tournament

Hay Springs athlete earns top honors at Best in the West meet

Valentine Chamber names new executive director

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

Sports

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety