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

Nebraska DHHS fires top administrator at troubled Kearney youth center

Regional

The Foundry brings Trailblazers workforce event to Kearney

The Foundry brings Trailblazers workforce event to Kearney

City to update downtown traffic signals

City to update downtown traffic signals

Ten Hastings-Area Students Selected as Sister City Ambassadors to Japan

Ten Hastings-Area Students Selected as Sister City Ambassadors to Japan

Sexual assault charges dismissed against former Kearney YRTC staff member

Sexual assault charges dismissed against former Kearney YRTC staff member

Nebraska Farm Bureau highlights rising costs squeezing producers

Nebraska Farm Bureau highlights rising costs squeezing producers

UNL launches Nebraska Digital Agriculture Hub at Husker Harvest Days

UNL launches Nebraska Digital Agriculture Hub at Husker Harvest Days

State

Kimball FFA kicks off Range Judging competitions

Norfolk Oktoberfest returns Sept. 18-19 for 14th year

Norfolk Area Childcare Collaborative nears opening date after raising $1.3 million

Norfolk man arrested on strangulation, domestic assault charges

The Foundry brings Trailblazers workforce event to Kearney

Nebraska State Patrol captain graduates from FBI National Academy

Sports

Holgorsen challenging Nyziah Hunter in practice

Big Red Roll: Reviewing the Bowling Green Rout & Previewing Week 3 Nebraska Football NOW

Shorthanded at middle blocker, top-ranked Huskers sweep Jays in I-80 rivalry

CBS College Basketball Analyst Jon Rothsten delivers on happy hour promise

Lady Raiders Sweep Home Triangular

Bluejays Bury Bravettes in a Sweep

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April