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Scottsbluff City Council approves Safe Streets for All final report

Scottsbluff City Council approves Safe Streets for All final report

  • Grace Ptak

The Safe Streets for All plan, part of a federal program focused on reducing fatal and serious injury crashes for all who use the city’s roads and pathways, is currently being drafted using both the city’s traffic incident and injury data and community suggestions.

Bound by friendship: Morrill women keep Literary Club thriving for 114 years

Bound by friendship: Morrill women keep Literary Club thriving for 114 years

  • Megan Kelley

From book reports to gardening tips, Morrill Literary Club continues to grow through friendship and shared interests.

United Way of Western Nebraska moves Color Dash to Sidney; Registrations underway for golf tourney

United Way of Western Nebraska moves Color Dash to Sidney; Registrations underway for golf tourney

  • Maunette Loeks

Registration is now open for the eighth annual United Way Color Dash 5K, scheduled for June 20 in Sidney.

Scottsbluff expands city limits with UNL area annexation

Scottsbluff expands city limits with UNL area annexation

  • Grace Ptak

The Scottsbluff City Council approved the ordinance to annex the UNL Panhandle Research and Extension Center and the Nebraska State Patrol Troop E building, 4500 and 4502 Avenue I, at their regular meeting on May 18.

Bronze Willa Cather sculpture greets readers at Gering library

Bronze Willa Cather sculpture greets readers at Gering library

  • Megan Kelley

Community leaders and artists gathered Tuesday as a bronze Willa Cather sculpture was installed in Gering.

Monument Valley Iris Society show returns this weekend

Monument Valley Iris Society show returns this weekend

  • Megan Kelley

The Monument Valley Iris Society is gearing up for another show and sale.

Work clothes closet planned to help prepare people for jobs

Work clothes closet planned to help prepare people for jobs

  • Megan Kelley

A new community work clothes closet aims to help local residents dress for interviews, job sites and new careers.

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Scottsbluff expands city limits with UNL area annexation

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New life for Kmart site? Supporters pitch Scottsbluff aquatics, senior center project

New life for Kmart site? Supporters pitch Scottsbluff aquatics, senior center project

Work clothes closet planned to help prepare people for jobs

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CDC orders 2 passengers from cruise ship hantavirus outbreak to remain at UNMC

CDC orders 2 passengers from cruise ship hantavirus outbreak to remain at UNMC

The agency also confirmed that the 18 passengers who were brought to the National Quarantine Unit had been asked to remain at the unit through May 31.

Ricketts calls Senate Iran war powers vote moot amid ceasefire

Ricketts calls Senate Iran war powers vote moot amid ceasefire

The Senate advanced a measure requiring congressional approval for more Iran military action. Ricketts and Deb Fischer voted no.

'Our work cut out for us': Ricketts, Fischer pushing for E15 legislation in Senate

'Our work cut out for us': Ricketts, Fischer pushing for E15 legislation in Senate

A week after the House passed a long-sought bill allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline, farm-state senators are maneuvering to find a path for the measure through the Senate.

OPPD employee accused of trying to bribe father's alleged sexual assault victim

OPPD employee accused of trying to bribe father's alleged sexual assault victim

An OPPD employee faces felony witness tampering and bribery charges after authorities say he offered his father's alleged sexual assault victim free rent to drop the case.

Lincoln police unveils new America 250 patches that you can buy

Lincoln police unveils new America 250 patches that you can buy

Lincoln Police officers are wearing new patches on their uniforms for the country’s 250th birthday, and they are available for purchase by the public too.

Srivastav elected president of Lincoln Board of Education

Srivastav elected president of Lincoln Board of Education

The Lincoln Board of Education met on Monday night to elect a new set of officers. Piyush Srivastav was named board president and Marilyn Johnson-Farr was elected as vice president. 

Woman robbed at gunpoint at central Lincoln apartment, police say

Woman robbed at gunpoint at central Lincoln apartment, police say

A woman was allegedly robbed at gunpoint Tuesday afternoon while leaving her central Lincoln apartment, police say.

Sunken Gardens stitches together history and nature for 2026 theme

Sunken Gardens stitches together history and nature for 2026 theme

The Sunken Gardens 2026 theme "A Patchwork Garden" has ties to the International Quilt Museum and America's 250th anniversary.

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Mitchell Fresh Foods to close at end of May

Mitchell Fresh Foods to close at end of May

  • Megan Kelley

Fresh Foods will close its Mitchell store at the end of the month after two years in business. Building owner Russ Reisig said the store gave Mitchell “an honest run” before deciding to close.

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Former Massachusetts lawmaker Barney Frank dies at 86

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Elite, familiar pitcher stands in the way of Nebraska softball and CWS

Elite, familiar pitcher stands in the way of Nebraska softball and CWS

To qualify for its first WCWS in more than a decade, Nebraska softball will have to do what it couldn't in 2025: Beat an elite pitcher in a super regional. 

Nebraska baseball notes: Huskers relishing rest, pitching set, Drew Grego's rise

Nebraska baseball notes: Huskers relishing rest, pitching set, Drew Grego's rise

Nebraska will play Friday night in the Big Ten baseball tournament. Until then, the Huskers are capitalizing on the extra time as they reset for a postseason run.

Omaha coach 'proud' to have mentored pitching stars Jordy Frahm, Alexis Jensen and Ruby Meylan

Omaha coach 'proud' to have mentored pitching stars Jordy Frahm, Alexis Jensen and Ruby Meylan

A local Omaha softball pitching coach gets to see three prize pupils — Jordy Frahm, Alexis Jensen and Ruby Meylan — duel in the Nebraska/Oklahoma State super regional. 

Nebraska beats SEC powers for 2027 blue chip offensive lineman Jordan Agbanoma

Nebraska beats SEC powers for 2027 blue chip offensive lineman Jordan Agbanoma

Nebraska beat SEC powers Georgia, Texas A&M and Florida, among others, for a top-100 offensive lineman in the 2027 class. 

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Twin brothers Frost and Bridger Wallace earned both Gering High School diplomas and WNCC associate degrees, highlighting growing dual credit opportunities in Gering.

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The 2026 Hempel Memorial Scholarship honors two Nebraska students, Kinzie Bridge and Ryan Ragsdale, for their leadership, service and future academic goals.

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Nebraska bar admissions FAQs covering MPRE, exam and motion fees, filing deadlines, laptop use, fingerprinting, refunds and application procedures.

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🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.

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In new battle with Catholic Church, feds want to take Jesus-topped border mountain

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Federal officials are trying to seize from the Roman Catholic Church a border mountain topped with a massive statue of Jesus, saying they need it for the border wall.

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In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller speaks with director Andrew Bernstein, co-star Michael Kelly, star, writer and producer Krasinski, and co-star Sienna Miller.

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