‘It’s art with a function’, how scrap metal is transformed

In south central Nebraska, one man is turning discarded metal and aluminum into towering 200-pound masterpieces.

July 25, 2025Updated: July 25, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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Regional

Artists Seek Public Input on Hastings Crosswalk Designs

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

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

CCC Hastings Campus Cancels Classes Due to Water Main Break

CCC Hastings Campus Cancels Classes Due to Water Main Break

Grand Island opens new Fire Station 3

Grand Island opens new Fire Station 3

Hastings College Celebrates International Students with Flag Raising Ceremony

Hastings College Celebrates International Students with Flag Raising Ceremony

State

Madison man's child sexual assault conviction upheld

Commissioners add patrol unit to Sheriff’s Office budget

Nebraska's U.S. Senate Debate Headquarters

NCN fundraiser honors Kent Boughton through Nebraska Game and Parks Hunter Education Fund

'Where there is beef, there is freedom': Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Gov. Jim Pillen talk with Nebraska ranchers

What to Know: Rules for Nebraska's U.S. Senate Debate

Sports

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

Papillion-La Vista retires numbers of Jordy Bahl, Peaches James

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview

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