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UPDATE: Missing Hastings teenager found dead

UPDATE: Missing Hastings teenager found dead

The Hastings Police Department says a teenager that was was missing since Wednesday evening is deceased. 

Rep. Adrian Smith speaks at UNK student event, draws scorn from impassioned locals

Rep. Adrian Smith speaks at UNK student event, draws scorn from impassioned locals

U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith is the latest member of Nebraska’s congressional delegation to face a cantankerous crowd in his home state.

Ricketts opens town hall tour in Kearney, community presses him on Trump, spending cuts and more

Ricketts opens town hall tour in Kearney, community presses him on Trump, spending cuts and more

Senator Pete Ricketts has completed his first in a series of public town hall meetings, with the first one taking place in Kearney.

Hastings Police looking for teen missing since Wednesday night

Hastings Police looking for teen missing since Wednesday night

The Hastings Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout a missing Hastings teenager. 

NU welcomes Dr. Neal Schnoor as priority candidate for UNK chancellor

NU welcomes Dr. Neal Schnoor as priority candidate for UNK chancellor

The priority candidate to be the next chancellor at UNK made his first public appearance in Nebraska on Wednesday.

NCN to broadcast Sen. Ricketts town hall event on Thursday

NCN to broadcast Sen. Ricketts town hall event on Thursday

News Channel Nebraska will broadcast the town hall event hosted by Sen. Pete Ricketts on Thursday in Kearney.

YMCA to host healthy living event for children

YMCA to host healthy living event for children

A Central Nebraska chapter of a national non-profit organization is reinforcing its message of healthy living with summer quickly approaching.

One killed in fatal motorcycle crash

One killed in fatal motorcycle crash

A young man is dead following a fatal crash in Central Nebraska. 

Essink waives arraignment, case headed to jury trial after 'not guilty' plea

Essink waives arraignment, case headed to jury trial after 'not guilty' plea

The case against a Hastings daycare provider accused of negligent child abuse is headed to a jury trial in September.

Police investigating inmate's death at Central Nebraska jail

Police investigating inmate's death at Central Nebraska jail

Authorities are investigating the death of a 38-year-old inmate at the Buffalo County Jail after he was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday afternoon.

Stolley Park Railroad improvements full steam ahead with special event

Stolley Park Railroad improvements full steam ahead with special event

Stolley Park is a staple in the Grand Island community and has been an official state park for almost a century.

Kearney unveils new water resource recovery facility on Earth Day

Kearney unveils new water resource recovery facility on Earth Day

A Central Nebraska city is holding tours for its brand-new state of the art facility that is set to keep the local ecosystem healthy.

Nebraska native, former faculty member Neal Schnoor named UNK chancellor priority candidate

Nebraska native, former faculty member Neal Schnoor named UNK chancellor priority candidate

An experienced administrator with ties to Nebraska and Kearney is poised to become the next chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Held taking over play calling after losing offensive coordinator

Held taking over play calling after losing offensive coordinator

A central Nebraska university is making a change to its football team's coaching staff following a recent departure.

Mariachi day celebrates hispanic music and dance in Central Nebraska

Mariachi day celebrates hispanic music and dance in Central Nebraska

A University of Nebraska campus is celebrating a culture full of color, rhythm and tradition.

Hastings named 2025 Nebraska 'Showcase Community' by Dept. of Economic Development

Hastings named 2025 Nebraska 'Showcase Community' by Dept. of Economic Development

Hastings is this year’s Nebraska Showcase Community for the second time since 2017, since this annual award was created in the year 2000.

The Ultimate Cocktail and Food Pairing Guide

The Ultimate Cocktail and Food Pairing Guide

Uncover the Best Catering Services for Weddings and Events Across Brooklyn and NYC

Uncover the Best Catering Services for Weddings and Events Across Brooklyn and NYC

7 Gourmet Desserts You Can Add to Your Menu Using Bulk Chocolate

7 Gourmet Desserts You Can Add to Your Menu Using Bulk Chocolate

Best Seafood Restaurants in and Around Destin FL

Best Seafood Restaurants in and Around Destin FL

The Role of Restaurant Cleaning in Maintaining Food Safety

The Role of Restaurant Cleaning in Maintaining Food Safety

The Best Brunch Recipes for a Splendid Spring Get Together

The Best Brunch Recipes for a Splendid Spring Get Together

Campgrounds and visitor centers at federal lakes are closing amid Trump's budget cuts

Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Nebraska Pick 3

The best movies of 2025 so far

Most popular movies on Netflix last week

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Movies and TV shows casting across the US

Women’s Wilderness Quest & Initiation Retreat Set For July 12-20, 2025 in CA

Colorado sports notes: Shedeur Sanders' long wait ends when Browns take him in the 5th round of the NFL draft

Eagles Notes: Bynes Wins Long Jump on Day 1 of RMACs

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball takes doubleheader from Luna

Prep track & field roundup: Sidney, Ogallala compete at Don Bader Invite in Lexington

A stunner in Jacksonville: Jaguars trade up to land 2-way star Travis Hunter in the NFL draft