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

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Regional

Local couple brings new life to old treasures through antiques business

Local couple brings new life to old treasures through antiques business

Grand Island police K9 dies after being struck by vehicle

Grand Island police K9 dies after being struck by vehicle

Lexington doubles duo of Neff, Diaz take #2 Doubles title

Lexington doubles duo of Neff, Diaz take #2 Doubles title

Kansas woman shares breast cancer journey, encourages others to advocate for their health

Kansas woman shares breast cancer journey, encourages others to advocate for their health

Nebraska launches task force to address emergency communication after wildfires

Nebraska launches task force to address emergency communication after wildfires

Omaha man sentenced to 25 years for distributing child sexual abuse material

Omaha man sentenced to 25 years for distributing child sexual abuse material

State

Local couple brings new life to old treasures through antiques business

Southeast Community College adds administrator

Woman accused of finding, keeping Omaha firefighter’s child pornography

Suspicious substance found at Sen. Ricketts’ office in Omaha

Grand Island police K9 dies after being struck by vehicle

Doane student dies in Texas in suspected murder-suicide

Sports

Pierce Wins the Battle of the Blue in Wayne

Chadron handles Bridgeport in final home game

Unbeaten Stanton holds off upset-minded Pender

Lexington doubles duo of Neff, Diaz take #2 Doubles title

Sidney Lady Raiders Golf seeks to use state tournament as a stepping stone

Previewing Nebraska/Oregon with Ben Kaufman of the Oregon Accelerator

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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