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NEWS

Hastings Police Report

Jan 16, 2026 / HPD

January 16th 2026Reported Offenses: On January 15, 2026, a 54-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run in the 500 block of North Elm Aven...

Most 17-Year-Olds Now Eligible to Register to Vote

Jan 16, 2026 / Press Release

Grand Island, Nebr.- Nebraska 17-year-olds who will turn 18 by November 3 of this year are now eligible to register to vote. “This is a grea...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Trump’s First Year Back in Office, Delivering Wins for Nebraskans

Jan 16, 2026 / Pete Ricketts

Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adversaries. After a year, President Trump and Senate Republica...

LR18CA Fails to Advance at Legislature

Jan 16, 2026 / KRGI News

A proposed constitutional amendment that would have reimbursed political subdivisions for unfunded mandates failed to advance at the Nebraska Legis...

Juveniles injured in multi-vehicle accident in Merrick County

Jan 16, 2026 / Merrick County Sheriff's Office

PALMER - Merrick County Sheriff Deputies were detailed to Highway 92 west of 5th road near Palmer to investigate a two vehicle injury acciden...

SPORTS NEWS

Settles Continues Solid Year for Aurora Wrestlers

Jan 12, 2026 / Steve Stein

Caly Settles has a 23-5 record at 110 pounds for the Aurora High School Wrestlers. She won tourney titles at York, Aurora, and Wood River. Hear an ...

No. 8 Huskers Look for 17th Win Tuesday against Oregon

Jan 12, 2026 / NU Athletics

The No. 8/10 (AP/Coaches) Nebraska men's basketball team returns home Tuesday night, as the Huskers welcome Oregon to Lincoln. Tipoff between the H...