Coronavirus fears help push gun background checks to record levels in March

suratoho/iStock(NEW YORK) -- Nearly four million gun background checks were performed last month, the highest number since the federal government began tracking them, the FBI said. And gun safety advocates say they're...

April 3, 2020Updated: April 3, 2020

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Dangerous Heat Returns to Central Nebraska This Weekend

Little Feet on the Farm gives young visitors a hands-on lesson in agriculture

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Man dies after investigators serve search warrant in child exploitation investigation

South Heartland Health Department Tops 38,000 Minutes in Fitness Challenge

Coronavirus fears help push gun background checks to record levels in March

Regional

Dangerous Heat Returns to Central Nebraska This Weekend

Little Feet on the Farm gives young visitors a hands-on lesson in agriculture

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Man dies after investigators serve search warrant in child exploitation investigation

South Heartland Health Department Tops 38,000 Minutes in Fitness Challenge

State

Norfolk Catholic Marks 100 Years of Faith and Education

Korean War Monument Rededicated in Columbus

Horse racing returns to Columbus for the summer season.

Union Pacific picks up Canadian National’s support for its plan to acquire Norfolk Southern railroad

The Polk County Fair: Home of Nebraska’s greatest (demolition derby) hits

Fairbury formally debuts new city home base, plus business incubation space

Sports

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship

UNK athletes and Nebraska natives competing at USA Track and Field National Championships

Basketball all-stars balance competitive edge with fun, ahead of NCA Basketball Senior Showcase

NCA Volleyball All-Star game set to highlight the best high school volleyball in Nebraska

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities