Thriving Children Conference brings together hundreds to tackle Nebraska’s child care crisis

More than 450 early childhood advocates gathered in Kearney on Tuesday to discuss the issue of childcare in the state.

September 16, 2025Updated: September 16, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Hastings Aquacourt Opening This Weekend

Hastings Aquacourt Opening This Weekend

YMCA rallies support for daycare family after St. Libory tornado

YMCA rallies support for daycare family after St. Libory tornado

Hastings Public Schools Names John Hauser as Next Superintendent

Hastings Public Schools Names John Hauser as Next Superintendent

Families start picking up the pieces after tornado near St. Libory

Families start picking up the pieces after tornado near St. Libory

Minden Public Schools Breaks Ground for New Elementary School

Minden Public Schools Breaks Ground for New Elementary School

Streets Smart Safety Event Held in Hastings

Streets Smart Safety Event Held in Hastings

State

Firefighters respond to truck fire

Out of Gas, Into Trouble: Woman Charged After Crookston Incident

Kimball City Council approves new water tower design

Kimball County Commissioners appoint Jamie Bright as Clerk of the District Court

Nebraska senator wants alternatives to China trade

Otoe County passes moratorium, data center or not

Sports

Some of the best track and field athletes in state history will compete in State Meet

Sidney captures first district golf title since 2007

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

WNCC to hold volleyball individual, team camps in June

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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