Legendary movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91

Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images(ROME) -- Ennio Morricone, the legendary composer who brought to the big screen everything from the unmistakable howl of The Good,...

July 6, 2020Updated: July 6, 2020

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Overnight I-80 closure planned near Odessa as bridge replacement project begins

Good Samaritan Searching for Prospective Patient to Benefit From No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery

Hastings Police Present 2026-27 Budget to City Council

Kearney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on Oak Park Campus

UNK’s Dolence receives $500,000 grant for peanut allergy research

Legendary movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91

Regional

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Overnight I-80 closure planned near Odessa as bridge replacement project begins

Good Samaritan Searching for Prospective Patient to Benefit From No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery

Hastings Police Present 2026-27 Budget to City Council

Kearney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on Oak Park Campus

UNK’s Dolence receives $500,000 grant for peanut allergy research

State

Nebraska officials certify results for May 12 primary election that ran ‘very smoothly’

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Sidney, Peetz areas

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Logan County west of Sterling

Nebraska auditor raises concerns over who is receiving WIC benefits

Beatrice Community Hospital Foundation Awards $7,138 in 2026 Mini-Healthcare Grants

Man arrested, deputy injured after Tuesday morning standoff at Crete Walmart

Sports

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

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

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

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists