New Year's Day weather historically ranges widely, mild temps expected in 2026

New Year’s day kicks off the coldest month of the year, yet the thermometer has told a different story each year.

December 30, 2025Updated: December 30, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Crews respond to house fire in Kearney Thursday night

Crews respond to house fire in Kearney Thursday night

Forget-Me-Not system guides new dementia care at St. Francis

Forget-Me-Not system guides new dementia care at St. Francis

Give Hastings Day Raises Record $1.2 Million for Adams County Nonprofits

Give Hastings Day Raises Record $1.2 Million for Adams County Nonprofits

Go Big Give drives support for Central Nebraska nonprofits

Go Big Give drives support for Central Nebraska nonprofits

Homegrown Care: UNK experience leads Elly Piper to next step at UNMC in Kearney

Homegrown Care: UNK experience leads Elly Piper to next step at UNMC in Kearney

G.I. Students help build Habitat home for local family

G.I. Students help build Habitat home for local family

State

Two Nepalese adults found dead in Douglas County after consuming herbal and over-the-counter products

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska’s primaries

BPD arrest one on drug, weapon charges

Railroad crossing update at Nebraska City

Garden County Schools announces new principals for elementary, junior high and high school

Red flag warning issued as extreme fire danger returns to western Nebraska

Sports

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

WNCC baseball ends season with loss to Southeast at regionals

Field set for Colorado 1A state tournament semifinals

Colorado sports notes: Schwarber homers twice, Phillies beat Rockies 6-0 and improve to 10-3 under Mattingly

WNCC baseball stays alive with 16-7 win over Otero

WNCC softball season ends after dropping two at regionals Friday

Ag & Outdoor

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

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