TCEDA Executive Director Carley Bruning Named NEDA Professional of the Year
The leader of an economic development organization in Southeast Nebraska has received some statewide recognition for her work to drive positive change for her community.

Private power already stalled in Otoe County
Despite no project pending and only 17 days after Gov. Jim Pillen signed LB 1261 into law, Otoe County planners advanced a moratorium on private power plants

Reyes sentenced to six months in jail for attempted terroristic threats
A Fairbury man who fired a gun during an altercation with his neighbors more than a year ago will be spending the next six months in jail.
UNK Students Get Inside Look at Rural Healthcare
UNK Students Get Inside Look at Rural Healthcare

Approved in Nebraska, severe storm emergency declaration now heads to D.C.
After it was approved by the governor's office last week, an emergency declaration for the severe storms that struck the state of Nebraska in May is now heading off for approval in Washington, D.C.

After freeholder petition fails in Gage County, filers plan to tap into legislature to affect property tax change
After freeholder petition fails in Gage County, filers plan to tap into legislature to affect property tax change

'Symbol we can all get behind': Beatrice Fire and Rescue turns old hoses into American flag
'Symbol we can all get behind': Beatrice Fire and Rescue turns old hoses into American flag

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football
For years, a group of adults in Fairbury has joined forces to create a tackle football league for kids, something that's even more meaningful now that participation in the sport at the varsity level has continued to drop.

Gage County Sheriff's Office arrests one, after shots fired call in Wymore
Gage County Sheriff's Office arrests one, after shots fired call in Wymore

Over one hundred turn out for public forum on data centers
Over one hundred turn out for public forum on data centers

Gage County Planning/Zoning board recommends 18-month moratorium for data centers
Gage County Planning/Zoning board recommends 18-month moratorium for data centers

Village of Western, Nebraska plays central role in federal criminal investigation
Central to the story of a national plot to potentially attack an event at the White House over the weekend is a village in Southeast Nebraska called Western.

Jefferson County board insists PWF Road project still in the pipeline
The Jefferson County commissioners and highway department reiterated that the PWF Road reconstruction project remains on the books for this year, combatting online rumors to the contrary.

PlantNebraska returns to Fairbury Cemetery to help replace some trees destroyed by storms
A statewide organization is stepping up to help the Fairbury cemetery offset damage by planting a handful of new trees.

Hope Crisis Center receives $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank
Hope Crisis Center receives $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank

NWS confirms 8 tornadoes from June 11 severe weather outbreak
NWS confirms 8 tornadoes from June 11 severe weather outbreak

SUV ends up on golf course after crash in Gage County
SUV ends up on golf course after crash in Gage County

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska
Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms
Help is on the way for areas of Nebraska that were adversely affected by strong bouts of severe weather last month.

Health alerts issued, extended at Southeast Nebraska lakes
Health alerts issued, extended at Southeast Nebraska lakes

Beatrice man arrested after allegedly threatening victim with a hatchet
Beatrice man arrested after allegedly threatening victim with a hatchet

Tri County kicks off expansion and renovation plans with groundbreaking
After narrowly passing a revised bond proposal in December, Tri County Public Schools is breaking ground on a large project to renovate and expand the DeWitt campus

Beatrice Police Department receives UTV donation, project lifesaver takes next steps
Beatrice Police Department receives UTV donation, project lifesaver takes next steps

Summer mosquito spraying underway in Beatrice
Summer mosquito spraying underway in Beatrice

Road work set to begin on Highway 8, east of Barneston
Road work set to begin on Highway 8, east of Barneston

Rising costs a concern for Jefferson County and highway department
Persistent rising costs might force the Jefferson County highway department to weigh some difficult decisions, and the start of the PWF Road repair project could also be delayed

Rico Abreu wins High Limit race at Eagle, with big names on site
Rico Abreu wins High Limit race at Eagle, with big names on site

Local drives help statewide organization combat blood emergency
Local drives help statewide organization combat blood emergency

Beatrice Community Hospital Foundation Awards $7,138 in 2026 Mini-Healthcare Grants
A grant program is providing more than $7,000, dedicated to enhancing patient care, comfort, and operational efficiency at Beatrice Community Hospital.

Man arrested, deputy injured after Tuesday morning standoff at Crete Walmart
Man arrested, deputy injured after Tuesday morning standoff at Crete Walmart

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TCEDA Executive Director Carley Bruning Named NEDA Professional of the Year
The leader of an economic development organization in Southeast Nebraska has received some statewide recognition for her work to drive positive change for her community.
Reyes sentenced to six months in jail for attempted terroristic threats
A Fairbury man who fired a gun during an altercation with his neighbors more than a year ago will be spending the next six months in jail.
UNK Students Get Inside Look at Rural Healthcare
UNK Students Get Inside Look at Rural Healthcare
Approved in Nebraska, severe storm emergency declaration now heads to D.C.
After it was approved by the governor's office last week, an emergency declaration for the severe storms that struck the state of Nebraska in May is now heading off for approval in Washington, D.C.
After freeholder petition fails in Gage County, filers plan to tap into legislature to affect property tax change
After freeholder petition fails in Gage County, filers plan to tap into legislature to affect property tax change
