Riverton declares emergency as Village runs dry after well collapse

A Nebraska village of around 65 people is facing an urgent crisis.

September 4, 2025Updated: September 4, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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Regional

Community Olympics celebrates 30 years of friendly competition in Kearney

Community Olympics celebrates 30 years of friendly competition in Kearney

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

South Heartland Health District Aiming for 2.5 Million Minutes of Activity

South Heartland Health District Aiming for 2.5 Million Minutes of Activity

Two Injured in Rollover Crash Near Holdrege

Two Injured in Rollover Crash Near Holdrege

Watch for Heat Illness as Dangerous Temperatures Continue

Watch for Heat Illness as Dangerous Temperatures Continue

Family Displaced Following Home Fire in Hastings

Family Displaced Following Home Fire in Hastings

State

Community Olympics celebrates 30 years of friendly competition in Kearney

Nebraska City smoke shops investigated

Democratic candidates for statewide office embrace challenger status in campaigns against Republican opponents

Omaha Community Foundation joins Nebraska Medicine under interim governance plan

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Nebraska's claims in South Platte River, Perkins County Canal dispute

Sports

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

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

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