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Bats test positive for rabies in North Platte, health officials urge caution

A bat collected in North Platte has tested positive for rabies, local public health officials announced.

Lifelong friends open Jade Haven Salon in North Platte

Jade Haven Salon celebrated its ribbon cutting in North Platte, with owners April Nickerson, Dini Snyder, Julie Carter and Karen Petska welcomin…

Nebraska Supreme Court clears the way for two new Nebraska political parties

The Nebraska Working People Party and America First Party will become official parties in Nebraska after the state Supreme Court unanimously aff…

Judge tosses lawsuit seeking to put Democrat William Forbes back in Nebraska Senate race

A Lancaster County judge ruled in favor of the Nebraska Democratic Party, which decided not to fill the ballot vacancy.

North Platte ice cream shop closed for AC repair

Double Dips is temporarily shut down after air conditioning stopped working Wednesday.

40 buzzes in 15 minutes: Why one Nebraska school district banned cell phones bell-to-bell

The halls and classrooms of Brady Public Schools are sounding a lot livelier this school year as a strict new district policy encourages student…

Over 5 pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine found after Cherry County traffic stop

A traffic stop on Highway 83 near Valentine led to the seizure of over five pounds of suspected methamphetamine.

Former Nebraska volleyball standout holds meet-and-greet in North Platte

Former Nebraska volleyball standout holds meet-and-greet in North Platte

Lincoln County commissioner facing recall arrested on DUI, according to sheriff’s office

A county board member facing a recall effort was arrested for DUI on Friday, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Community honors Vietnam veteran with no known family at funeral

Hundreds attend service for Army Corporal Robert Owen Scarlett in Grand Island.

Mid-Plains Community College students gather for welcome event ahead of fall semester

Mid-Plains students gather for welcome event ahead of fall semester

New timeline set for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger proceedings

Regulators filed an update this week on the UP-Norfolk Southern merger, setting a timeline for proceedings that pushes a final decision into the…

Gov. Pillen appoints 17 members to Nebraska Data Center Task Force

Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed 17 members to the state’s newly created Data Center Task Force.

Judge allows former UFC fighter to leave country for fight despite domestic violence charges

A former UFC fighter based in Omaha who is facing domestic violence charges has been allowed to leave the country for a fight.

Arrest warrant issued for 2024 presidential candidate Jill Stein

A warrant has been issued for Dr. Jill Stein, stemming from a 2024 assault charge.

Ex-Nebraska Regent, attorney with Douglas County sentenced for DUI

A former Nebraska regent and attorney with Douglas County was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to driving under the influence while inflic…

Nebraska AG gets involved in case to force state Dem Party to replace former Senate candidate

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers gave notice to a Lancaster County district judge that he plans to be heard on a lawsuit that seeks to for…

Florida man dies in semi crash near Brady

A Florida man is dead after an I-80 crash west of Brady on Saturday.