Nebraska DHHS fires top administrator at troubled Kearney youth center

It’s the first known leadership termination since allegations of sex abuse at the center surfaced publicly last year.

March 24, 2026Updated: March 24, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Will Werthimer visits Kearney High as trumpet player for Zach Bryan

Will Werthimer visits Kearney High as trumpet player for Zach Bryan

Hastings Book Store Celebrates Independent Bookstore Day

Hastings Book Store Celebrates Independent Bookstore Day

Early Giving Now Open for Give Hastings Day

Early Giving Now Open for Give Hastings Day

Amazon celebrates 2nd anniversary in Grand Island , 5 million packages delivered

Amazon celebrates 2nd anniversary in Grand Island , 5 million packages delivered

Kearney residents get closer look at plans for Good Life District

Kearney residents get closer look at plans for Good Life District

City outlines position in Grand Island Good Life District dispute

City outlines position in Grand Island Good Life District dispute at press conference

State

Will Werthimer visits Kearney High as trumpet player for Zach Bryan

District 47 Legislative Update

Price Cream Co. receives 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Beatrice murder suspect ordered held with bond

Short standoff ends with arrest in Ogallala

Quick response keeps wildfire near Gordon under an acre

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

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

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

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