ICE certifies Nebraska state prison to begin housing immigration detainees

Gov. Jim Pillen announced that ICE inspectors have certified a Nebraska state prison to begin receiving federal detainees.

October 23, 2025Updated: October 23, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Flatwater Forum brings live journalism discussions to Kearney

Flatwater Forum brings live journalism discussions to Kearney

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Skills USA Nebraska Continues with Heavy Machinery Events in Hastings

Skills USA Nebraska Continues with Heavy Machinery Events in Hastings

Skills USA Championships brings thousands to Grand Island

Skills USA Championships brings thousands to Grand Island

Developer feels shoved out of Grand Island good life district, seeks state intervention

Developer feels shoved out of Grand Island good life district, seeks state intervention

Hastings Candidate Forum Continues with City Council Candidates

Hastings Candidate Forum Continues with City Council Candidates

State

Chadron High students showcase artwork at CSC

Engineering Explorers program encourages excitement for engineering and excellence in education

Flatwater Forum brings live journalism discussions to Kearney

Annual Spring Expo draws crowds, new businesses

Red Flag Warning issued for Panhandle, southeast Wyoming through Monday

Colonial tea party brings history to life in Norfolk

Sports

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

Colorado sports notes: Avs coach Jared Bednar taken to hospital after being hit in his face with a puck

Norfolk freshman flirts with no-hitter as Panthers get 4th win

Holly, Rasby earn Terry Gilliland honors at Mitchell meet

Michael Lorenzen throws efficiently into the 6th, Rockies beat Astros 9-1 to complete 3-game sweep

Scottsbluff edges Sidney to win Red Raider Golf Invite

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard