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Antique tractor restoration keeps Kearney farmer connected to his father

Antique tractor restoration keeps Kearney farmer connected to his father

  • MIKE KONZ Kearney Hub

From rusted bolts to tractor parades, Leroy Giffin has restored 10 antique tractors and preserved decades of family history.

Walahoski, Beattie represent Dawson County at National 4-H Conference

Walahoski, Beattie represent Dawson County at National 4-H Conference

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Paige Walahoski of Overton, AJ Pospischal of Atkinson (Holt County 4-H’er) and Garrett Tollman of Crawford (Dawes County 4-H’er) represented Nebraska at the 2026 National 4-H Conference.

Cozad hospital reopens front entrance after two years of construction

Cozad hospital reopens front entrance after two years of construction

  • Jessica Kennedy

COZAD — Cozad Community Health System celebrated the hospital's 75th anniversary on Friday, May 15, as well as the reopening of the front entrance after two years of construction.

Middle school athletes compete at state meet

Middle school athletes compete at state meet

  • Jessica Kennedy

Gothenburg, Lexington, Overton and Cozad middle school athletes competed at the Nebraska Championship Meet Saturday in Gothenburg.

S-E-M's Kyler Jones makes state track in shot put

S-E-M's Kyler Jones makes state track in shot put

  • Jessica Kennedy

S-E-M freshman Kyler Jones earned a trip to the state track meet in shot put during the Class D-5 District meet May 13 in Burwell.

Cozad's Ethan Atchison takes fourth at Ogallala Golf Invite

Cozad's Ethan Atchison takes fourth at Ogallala Golf Invite

  • Jessica Kennedy

Cozad boys golf finished fifth and Gothenburg took sixth at the Ogallala Invite May 14 at Crandall Creek Golf Course in Ogallala.

Tyler Buesing’s Hot Wheels exchange box brings joy to Gothenburg

Tyler Buesing’s Hot Wheels exchange box brings joy to Gothenburg

  • Ashley Mohler

GOTHENBURG — It was the first warm day of the year when Tyler Buesing was inspired to bring joy to his home community with Hot Wheels toy cars.

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Cozad hospital reopens front entrance after two years of construction

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Antique tractor restoration keeps Kearney farmer connected to his father

Antique tractor restoration keeps Kearney farmer connected to his father

Richard Huffman, a key player in La Vista's origins, dies at 89

Richard Huffman, a key player in La Vista's origins, dies at 89

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'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.

Nebraska tax revenues fall short again, widening budget gap

State officials pointed to lower income tax collections and higher refunds.

Nebraska farmers will see payouts from bankrupt grain merchant

Nebraska farmers will see payouts from bankrupt grain merchant

The Nebraska Public Service Commission approved $1 million in payouts to 12 farmers who submitted claims for unpaid contracts with Hansen-Mueller, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November.

9 wins, $188K and a birthday: Lincoln native Tristan Williams eyes Jeopardy! milestone today

9 wins, $188K and a birthday: Lincoln native Tristan Williams eyes Jeopardy! milestone today

Lincoln native Tristan Williams is crushing it on "Jeopardy!"

Photos: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health holds ribbon cutting in Council Bluffs

Photos: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health holds ribbon cutting in Council Bluffs

Take a look inside the new Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health hospital in Council Bluffs

Sen. Pete Ricketts introducing bill to 'de-risk' U.S. ag exports from adversaries

Sen. Pete Ricketts introducing bill to 'de-risk' U.S. ag exports from adversaries

Sen. Pete Ricketts plans to introduce a bill that he says will help "de-risk" U.S. agricultural exports from China and other foreign adversaries. 

Jury awards $100K to Lincoln volunteer firefighter over crash while heading to fire

Jury awards $100K to Lincoln volunteer firefighter over crash while heading to fire

Patrick Morehead sued Gavin Shernikau over the crash Sept. 15, 2021, which resulted in a jury trial last week. 

Nebraska becomes first state to sign off on Black Hills-NorthWestern Energy merger

Nebraska becomes first state to sign off on Black Hills-NorthWestern Energy merger

The Nebraska Public Service Commission unanimously approved the merger between Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy on Tuesday, making Nebraska the first state to do so.

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House bill on college athletes' name, image and likeness gets benched

House bill on college athletes' name, image and likeness gets benched

WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders have once again scrubbed plans to vote on legislation that would usher in substantial changes to college sports, leaving an uncertain path ahead. Attention is now turning to the Senate, where Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., are reportedly preparing their own bipartisan proposal to address a landscape transformed by name, image and ...

Just: With college tennis programs under siege, a Q&A with Nebraska's Peter Kobelt

Just: With college tennis programs under siege, a Q&A with Nebraska's Peter Kobelt

Amie Just sits down with Husker men's tennis coach Peter Kobelt to discuss other schools dropping the sport and how to grow the game — in Nebraska and beyond. 

Nebraska baseball's Dylan Carey, Drew Grego among slew of Huskers to earn All-Big Ten nods

Nebraska baseball's Dylan Carey, Drew Grego among slew of Huskers to earn All-Big Ten nods

Nebraska baseball’s breakout season now includes plenty of Big Ten individual recognition headlined by Freshman of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.

Nebraska basketball signs exhibition home-and-home series with A-10 power

Nebraska basketball signs exhibition home-and-home series with A-10 power

The Huskers and Billikens will begin a home-and-home exhibition series Oct. 9 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Central Nebraska Adult Drug Courts in Hall and Buffalo Counties held a joint graduation for 11 participants on April 3, 2026, at the Buffalo County Courthouse.

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Douglas County young adult court celebrates graduation
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Douglas County Young Adult Court honored graduate Danglo on May 6, 2026, for completing a structured treatment and supervision program in Omaha.

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Douglas County marks problem-solving court month with recovery walk
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Douglas County problem-solving courts hosted a Recovery Walk at Memorial Park on May 2, 2026, bringing together participants, officials and community supporters.

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Six named to academic all-district tennis squad
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Six Nebraska Kearney men’s and women’s tennis players earned CSC Academic All-District honors under updated criteria recognizing academic and athletic achievement.

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Amazon is ending support for Kindles made in 2012 or earlier, but commentators on social media have offered plenty of solutions to keep the devices useful for years to come.

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