'Astro Clay' shares story of faith and science after unlikely astronaut career

Clayton Anderson is the first and still only astronaut from Nebraska. But he almost wasn’t, more than a dozen times.

April 25, 2025Updated: April 25, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Hastings Book Store Celebrates Independent Bookstore Day

Hastings Book Store Celebrates Independent Bookstore Day

Early Giving Now Open for Give Hastings Day

Early Giving Now Open for Give Hastings Day

Amazon celebrates 2nd anniversary in Grand Island , 5 million packages delivered

Amazon celebrates 2nd anniversary in Grand Island , 5 million packages delivered

Kearney residents get closer look at plans for Good Life District

Kearney residents get closer look at plans for Good Life District

City outlines position in Grand Island Good Life District dispute

City outlines position in Grand Island Good Life District dispute at press conference

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

State

Atkinson fire contained after forcing highway closure, evacuation notice

WNCC splits conference games with McCook

Amazon celebrates 2nd anniversary in Grand Island , 5 million packages delivered

Grass fire results in evacuation

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

No injuries in northwest Nebraska rollover accident

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety