‘Keep living your dream’: Big Idea Kearney competition celebrates innovation, entrepreneurial spirit

Alexis Bernthal’s reaction spoke for itself. She jumped up and down, waving an oversized check in the air before embracing her friends. The only words she could get out were “Oh my God.”

March 6, 2024Updated: March 6, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

‘Keep living your dream’: Big Idea Kearney competition celebrates innovation, entrepreneurial spirit

Regional

‘It’s what I want to do forever’: UNK student Ryan Arbuthnot finds his future on the family ranch

Danny Van Ranken named next CEO of Kearney Regional Medical Center

Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn go head-to-head in Nebraska U.S. Senate debate

Artists Seek Public Input on Hastings Crosswalk Designs

Bench dedicated at Nebraska State Fair in memory of Kent Boughton

Bench dedicated at Nebraska State Fairgrounds for former NCN Chief Forecaster Kent Boughton

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

State

Warning about hunting habitat at Fort Robinson & other areas impacted by fires

‘Keep living your dream’: Big Idea Kearney competition celebrates innovation, entrepreneurial spirit

Regional

‘It’s what I want to do forever’: UNK student Ryan Arbuthnot finds his future on the family ranch

Danny Van Ranken named next CEO of Kearney Regional Medical Center

Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn go head-to-head in Nebraska U.S. Senate debate

Artists Seek Public Input on Hastings Crosswalk Designs

Bench dedicated at Nebraska State Fair in memory of Kent Boughton

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

State

Warning about hunting habitat at Fort Robinson & other areas impacted by fires

Kimball man faces burglary, trespassing charges

Possible threat to Kimball Public Schools leads to increased police presence

Two-vehicle collision results in minor injuries

Free mental health and wellbeing resource gets a fresh new look

Kimball City Council approves to lower tax levy for 2026-2027 budget

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Texas College recap, Dakota Wesleyan preview

Doane football receives forfeit decision, adjusts start time for Saturday's contest

Despite Husker Football depth chart release, position battles continue

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

Boone Central dominates in week one

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

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