Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

May 8, 2025Updated: May 8, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

Regional

Duncan Field Hosts Hastings Bambinos' Field of Dreams Night

New eagle sculpture takes flight at Buffalo County Fairgrounds

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Longtime broadcaster and community leader Hunter Arterburn has been named Executive Director of the Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing his role as host of the morning radio show on 987 The Big Boy.

Hastings Father Sentenced in Hot Car Death

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Hastings Public Library Highlights Community Return on Investment

State

Tornado Watch issued for Northeast Colorado counties

Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

Regional

Duncan Field Hosts Hastings Bambinos' Field of Dreams Night

New eagle sculpture takes flight at Buffalo County Fairgrounds

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Hastings Father Sentenced in Hot Car Death

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Hastings Public Library Highlights Community Return on Investment

State

Tornado Watch issued for Northeast Colorado counties

National Weather Service issues Tornado Watch for Nebraska Panhandle

Southwest Nebraska and Northeast Colorado hit with Severe Weather Wednesday evening

Rising from the ashes, Creighton Main Street staples find temporary home after devastating fire

New eagle sculpture takes flight at Buffalo County Fairgrounds

City of Kimball to host annual Fourth of July Pool Party

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

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