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Kearney woman accused of assaulting pregnant bar employee before groping female officer during arrest
Kearney woman accused of assaulting pregnant bar employee before groping female officer during arrest

48-year-old Rebecca Brown was arrested Wednesday night and charged with third-degree sexual assault, third-degree assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

Day for those with disabilities at the Buffalo County Fair

Day for those with disabilities at the Buffalo County Fair

A fair for all: the Buffalo County Fair is embracing uniquely-abled guests.

Kearney and Buffalo County unveils $72 million Law Enforcement Center proposal ahead of fall bond vote

Kearney and Buffalo County unveils $72 million Law Enforcement Center proposal ahead of fall bond vote

The $72 million law enforcement center is set to go on the ballot this fall.

Senator Ricketts sends new bill to Congress Pertaining to Veterans

Senator Ricketts sends new bill to Congress Pertaining to Veterans

Senator Pete Rickets and Senator Angus king of Maine are sending a new bill to congress over veteran's medical care.

City pool pump goes out during heat advisory

City pool pump goes out during heat advisory

A popular Kearney pool is out of commission until next week.

Hastings College hires Jagels as Head Dance and Cheer Coach

Hastings College hires Jagels as Head Dance and Cheer Coach

A familiar face in the Hastings dance and cheer community is taking over the Hastings College Dance and Cheer program. 

Hall of Fame broadcast engineer Val Lane dies at 68; NCN to go silent in his honor

Hall of Fame broadcast engineer Val Lane dies at 68; NCN to go silent in his honor

Longtime broadcast engineer Val Lane passed away late last week at the age of 68.

A Multi agency pursuit leads to one arrested

A Multi agency pursuit leads to one arrested

A traffic stop leads to a long pursuit that ends 22 miles away in Central City.

Emergency whistles stir public debate in Gibbon

Emergency whistles stir public debate in Gibbon

A big debate is growing in the small town of Gibbon, centered around a sound which some say is essential and others say is unnecessary.

Public Service Commission names new Executive Director

Public Service Commission names new Executive Director

A longtime state employee will be filling the top position with the Nebraska Public Service Commission.

NPPD’s power poles to be transported by helicopter

NPPD’s power poles to be transported by helicopter

NPPD will be using an airborne approach for delivering power poles to an area north of Lexington. 

Sarah Focke named new Director of Visit Kearney, replacing Roger Jasnoch

Sarah Focke named new Director of Visit Kearney, replacing Roger Jasnoch

Kearney is naming a new tourism director after its well-known predecessor retired at the end of June.

Dave Griek, Colleen Williams, Kent Boughton reunite to co-host State Fair shows on News Channel Nebraska

Dave Griek, Colleen Williams, Kent Boughton reunite to co-host State Fair shows on News Channel Nebraska

Three veteran broadcasters synonymous with Nebraska State Fair coverage are reuniting for a special series of live broadcasts this August on News Channel Nebraska.

A popcorn giant in small-town Nebraska: How the Zangger family grew an international seed behemoth

A popcorn giant in small-town Nebraska: How the Zangger family grew an international seed behemoth

Zangger Popcorn Hybrids, a family-owned business in the heart of Nebraska’s popcorn belt, produces 20%-30% of the world’s hybrid popcorn seeds. 

Small animals a 'big' piece of 4-H shows at Adams County Fairfest

Small animals a 'big' piece of 4-H shows at Adams County Fairfest

Not every animal has to be big to make a large impact at county fair shows. 
They're sometimes not recognized as much, but still an important piece of the fairs are the showcases of those animals that are much smaller. 

Chamber of Commerce hosting job fair at Kearney SportsPlex following manufacturing layoffs

Chamber of Commerce hosting job fair at Kearney SportsPlex following manufacturing layoffs

The Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce will host a job fair August 6 at the Kearney Sportsplex

NPPD officials, nuclear experts informing Nebraska communities involved in nuclear feasibility study

NPPD officials, nuclear experts informing Nebraska communities involved in nuclear feasibility study

The city of Hastings held an open house Thursday evening for area residents to come and learn more about a nuclear feasibility study currently being done by the Nebraska Public Power District.