Nebraska Teacher of the Year got his start at NPCC

Civic Nebraska is honoring five Nebraskans for their efforts in creating a more “modern and robust democracy” in the Cornhusker state. The organization’s 2022 Strengthening Democracy Awards recipients include educators, advocates, students and activists. “A strong democracy does not build itself,” said Adam Morfeld, executive director. “It...

Open arms greet Anderson’s hometown return to run the aerospace museum. Clayton Anderson is energized when he chats it up with visitors at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum — and they suddenly realize they’re talking to the real-life space hero showcased in an exhibit. “When...

CURTIS, Neb. – Academic honors for students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture were announced for the Spring Semester. “The Aggies ended their academic year quite successfully with six students on the Dean’s List and 62 on the Deans Honors Roll,” said NCTA Dean Larry Gossen. “Grades for freshmen, in particular, improved in their second semester.”

In today’s NSAA Board of Directors meeting, the Board voted 8-0 FOR approving a 4-day format for the 2023 NSAA Girls and Boys State Basketball Championships to be played at Pinnacle Bank Arena and Bob Devaney Sports Center. Stay tuned for more information regarding the schedules.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.-Whenever a new name is added to the wall at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial in Grand Island, it hits home for all Nebraskans. This year's ceremony hit particularly close to home for Lincoln County residents as one of our own was added to the wall. At the...

LINCOLN — State corrections officials showed off the newest addition to the state prison system Wednesday, touting it as safer for both inmates and staff and better able to rehabilitate prisoners and retain security staff. The $125 million addition to the Lincoln Correctional Center and Diagnostic and Evaluation Center...

United States Attorney Jan W. Sharp announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned 17 unsealed Indictments charging 19 defendants. Indictments are charging documents that contain one or more individual counts that are merely accusations, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

The Good Life we all enjoy is made possible by the courageous men and women in blue. After traveling the state for the past 7 ½ years as Governor, I know Nebraskans appreciate all that law enforcement does to keep them safe. While other states cut funding for the police, Nebraska is boosting our support for our law enforcement.

LINCOLN — Nebraska law enforcement officials warned parents Thursday to be on the lookout for internet blackmailers fooling children into sending them sexually explicit photos and videos. In the scheme, known as “sextortion,” blackmailers pose as close-in-age peers or love interests on social media. After receiving images, they threaten...

Nebraskans will enjoy this summer boating on waters across the state. To mark National Safe Boating Week, May 21-27, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is urging boaters to keep safety the top priority. Boaters and paddlers should not take safety for granted. Game and Parks suggests ways boaters may...

GORDON – Ragged Sky Productions is proud to announce the premiere of “Fortress of Sin”, a thriller featuring several native born Nebraskans in the cast and crew. The film is the brain child of Paul Chomicki, the genre cult film actor from such comedy horrors as Deadly Xmas and Paranormal Halloween. While in Los Angeles, Paul befriended Nebraska filmmaker, Christian Voss. Voss told Chomicki his plans to return home to Nebraska, where films could be make easier while utilizing the vast wealth of local talents.

The sale price threshold for North Platte speculative single family house construction in the local ‘Shot in the Arm’ housing incentive program has increased to $325,000. It was previously capped at $285,000. The North Platte Area Chamber & Development Corporation made the announcement after confirming the change with...

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. If you’re looking for ways to spend time with family, consider hiking at these 10 Nebraska state parks. These spots offer family-friendly trails set within scenic areas filled with amenities and attractions perfect for whiling away a summer’s day. Buffalo...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-After a COVID-forced hiatus, the Memorial Day ceremony is returning to Ft. McPherson National Cemetery south of Maxwell. According to a news release from the Ft. McPherson Memorial Association, the ceremony will take place on May 30, at 2:00 p.m. for the first time since 2019. The ceremony...

LINCOLN — Nebraskans are lagging the nation in using seat belts while driving, which officials said Thursday has contributed to a 30% increase in highway fatalities. Only 81% of Nebraskans buckle up, making the state 47th in the country in the use of safety belts. The national average is 90%.

OVID, Colo. (AP) — The megadrought fueled by climate change that has long gripped the western U.S. is moving eastward. And that's behind a simmering dispute over how much water Colorado and Nebraska are entitled to take from the South Platte River, which supplies both metro Denver's booming population and expansive agriculture on both sides of the border.

Scotty was joined on Good Morning North Platte (FM 98.1) by Jody and Elizabeth from People's Health, the WIC and Family Services provider in North Platte, about the formula shortage and what WIC is doing to help parents through the shortage. Listen for some important information.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska has agreed to pay $479,000 to the family of a “talkative” Scottsbluff man who was strangled to death in 2017 by a fellow inmate who didn’t want a cellmate. The lawsuit filed by Terry Berry Jr.’s family against prison officials they...

GOODLAND, Kan. (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed a series of weak tornadoes across rural parts of northwestern Kansas and a county in southwestern Nebraska along the Kansas line. The tornadoes hit Tuesday afternoon as a line of storms moved across the Plains. National Weather Service meteorologist...

Critical fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon and evening and a Red Flag Warning is in effect.