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September 10, 2019Updated: September 10, 2019

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Status Hearing in Essink Case Set for July

First-year DARE golf tournament draws strong turnout in Kearney

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms

Help is on the way for areas of Nebraska that were adversely affected by strong bouts of severe weather last month.

Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Grand Island Teenager

Welcome Home Weekend aims to showcase Cheyenne County pride, opportunity

Community leaders are inviting residents, former residents and visitors to celebrate everything Cheyenne County has to offer during Welcome Home Weekend on Saturday.

New Early Head Start facility in Kearney prepares to welcome children this fall

Boston to give $50 to every kindergartner in public school to jump-start college funds

Regional

Status Hearing in Essink Case Set for July

First-year DARE golf tournament draws strong turnout in Kearney

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms

Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Grand Island Teenager

Welcome Home Weekend aims to showcase Cheyenne County pride, opportunity

New Early Head Start facility in Kearney prepares to welcome children this fall

State

Norfolk water report turns heads

Nebraska suspect among those arrested in alleged plot targeting White House UFC event

Jamie Bright sworn in as Kimball County Clerk of the District Court

Fort Robinson State Park back open after South Fork Fire

Norfolk City Council approves framework for entertainment districts

Ellwanger appointed as Tourism Director

Sports

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey