Huskers outlast Creighton in five-set thriller

Huskers outlast Creighton in five-set thriller

LINCOLN, Neb. - The No. 5 Nebraska volleyball team won a 3-2 thriller against No. 9 Creighton on Tuesday night, 25-19, 25-16, 31-33, 16-25, 15-10, in front of a crowd of 8,924 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.  Nebraska improved to 6-1 on the season while Creighton suffered its first…
UNK wins home opener

UNK wins home opener

Kearney, Neb. – The now sixth-ranked Nebraska Kearney volleyball team got 13 kills from sophomore outside Carly Purdy and 19 players took to the court in a sweep of Peru State (-10, -13, -18) Tuesday night at the Health & Sports Center.This was the home opener for the Lopers who host the annual…
Community of Elwood works to fill gap in childcare needs for local families

Community of Elwood works to fill gap in childcare needs for local families

ELWOOD, NE - Elwood childcare providers, businesses, and community members have collaborated with Community 4 Kids to help fill the needs of the community when it comes to early childhood education and childcare. A study done by Nebraska Public Power District and First Five Nebraska helped shed some light on…
Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Heather Ramsey with the ARC Group | 9/10/24

Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Heather Ramsey with the ARC Group | 9/10/24

As markets position themselves ahead of Thursday's USDA crop report, there's been a noticeable reversal in soybeans, driven by lower stocks affecting both grain and livestock trade. Heather emphasizes the importance of solidifying marketing plans before harvest gets into full swing. With combines set to hit the fields, having a…
Man arrested on sexual assault charges out of Lincoln County

Man arrested on sexual assault charges out of Lincoln County

A Kimball County man is facing charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting a young girl in North Platte. Robert Aue Junior, 42, of Dix is charged in Lincoln County Court with two counts of 1st-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. According to an arrest affidavit, investigators met with…
Nebraska Supreme Court hears arguments to block abortion measures

Nebraska Supreme Court hears arguments to block abortion measures

LINCOLN — Supporters of two competing abortion-related ballot initiatives spent Monday at the Nebraska Supreme Court seeking rulings by Friday’s deadline to finalize the ballot. Justices heard oral arguments in three lawsuits: two seeking to block an abortion-rights amendment from the fall ballot and one arguing that the competing measures…
Lexington man faces 4th Domestic Assault charge

Lexington man faces 4th Domestic Assault charge

Lexington Police Department arrested a 39-year-old Lexington man following a domestic assault investigation at a Lexington residence. It was reported around 7:00pm Monday. Information gathered by officers in a report indicates they observed a woman with bruises. She told officers that she couldn't breathe after the suspect allegedly placed his…
Work will begin on I-80, from east of Brady to east of Overton

Work will begin on I-80, from east of Brady to east of Overton

(North Platte, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Sept. 16 on I-80, from reference post 205.61 to reference post 212.70, reference post 222.02 to reference post 229.50, and reference post 247.84 to reference post 254.87, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Western Engineering Company, Inc. of Harlan, Iowa…
Death due to Possible Rabies Infection Reported in Western Nebraska

Death due to Possible Rabies Infection Reported in Western Nebraska

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) are responding to a recent death due to a possible rabies infection. There is no risk to the public at large. DHHS is assisting PPHD in taking preventive steps to contact community members who…
Gosper County Sheriff retires from law enforcement

Gosper County Sheriff retires from law enforcement

Gosper County Sheriff Jesse Naputi is retiring after 30 years in law enforcement. His letter of resignation was tendered by the Gosper County Board of Commissioners during a 20 minute special meeting on September 3, 2024 and accepted on a 3 to 0 vote. His final day in office will…