Buffaloes headed back to Lincoln

Buffaloes headed back to Lincoln

Elm Creek-Elm Creek used a strong defensive second half and rallied past Paxton 50-44 to win the D2-5 District Final on Monday night. The night didn't start well for the Buffaloes who saw the Tigers sprint out to 19-8 lead at the start of the second quarter. Elm Creek who…
Wildfire Burning in Central Nebraska

Wildfire Burning in Central Nebraska

State Resources Deployed to Assist Local Officials Local officials in Custer and Lincoln counties have declared emergencies and requested state assistance due to a large wildfire affecting the area, closing several roads, requiring multiple evacuations and requiring the response of multiple volunteer fire departments from around the region. The North…
Evacuation ordered for part of Logan County

Evacuation ordered for part of Logan County

The Logan County Sheriff's Office has issued an immediate evacuation of homes located North of Gandy and East of Highway 83 due to the fire. They ask residents to also assist those in need.
Crews battle fire at Broken Bow tree dump Monday afternoon

Crews battle fire at Broken Bow tree dump Monday afternoon

BROKEN BOW - The Broken Bow Fire Department was called to the tree dump Monday afternoon after a fire broke out among some branches and yard waste. About a half dozen trucks were on site as city crews helped clear the area around the burning refuse to prevent it from…
Andrews named Big Ten Player of the Week

Andrews named Big Ten Player of the Week

Billie Andrews was named the Big Ten Softball Player of the Week Monday following an outstanding performance at the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic over the weekend. Andrews was named the Big Ten Player of the Week for the second time in her career, while a Husker won the award for…
Potts earns Seventh Big Ten Freshman Honor

Potts earns Seventh Big Ten Freshman Honor

Nebraska's Natalie Potts captured her conference-leading seventh Big Ten Freshman-of-the-Week award of 2023-24 when the league announced its honors on Monday, Feb. 26. Potts, a 6-2 forward from O'Fallon, Mo., averaged 15.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals to help power Nebraska to a pair of home wins last week.…
Heart Month: Tips to incorporate beef in heart-healthy diet

Heart Month: Tips to incorporate beef in heart-healthy diet

February is American Heart Month, and the Nebraska Beef Council said beef can contribute to a heart-healthy diet. The Nebraska Beef Council's relationship with the Nebraska Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Network allows NBC to reach cardiac rehab nurses, clinical dieticians and more. Through nearly 30 cooking demonstrations across the state…
Grass fire underway in rural Lincoln County

Grass fire underway in rural Lincoln County

UPDATE 3PM: North Platte Police Department is advising residents north of Brady and Gothenburg to evacuate due to the fire. They are also asking for center pivots north of Brady to be turned on to help with the grass fire. Earlier in the day Dawson County Emergency Manager Brian Woldt…
Influenza Deaths in the District

Influenza Deaths in the District

Kearney, Neb. -- Two Rivers Public Health Department (TRPHD) has confirmed two adult influenza deaths within the Two Rivers District which emcompasses Buffalo, Dawson, Franklin, Gosper, Harlan, Kearney, Phelps counties. DHHS has reported a total of 20 influenza related deaths in Nebraska this Flu season as of February 17th, 2024.…