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The two juveniles who were arrested on suspicion of setting Rawlins County High School on fire have been charged.

For band director Sara Schmidt, Rawlins County Junior-Senior High School has been her second home for 12 years.

MCCOOK, Neb. — The 26th Annual Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival, set to take place in McCook, Neb. from June 9 to June 11, is gearing up to deliver a captivating experience brimming with tales and live music. With a diverse range of activities, including stage shows, a...

KEARNEY. Neb. — From unranked to top ranked. In a poll taken by The College Football Network they named UNK guard Hunter Hays the top rated guard heading into the 2023 season.

McCook First Central Bank Juniors couldn't keep up with Imperial Horns and fell 10-3 on Tuesday. Imperial Horns were the first to get on the board in the first when Jaret Peterson homered to left field, scoring two runs. Cole Walter homered to left field, which helped McCook First Central...

MCCOOK, Neb. — Two individuals were transported to the hospital following a collision involving a semi-trailer, according to the McCook Police Department. The incident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of West J Street and Highway 83. Authorities report that a semi-trailer, travelling north, entered...

McCook MNB Seniors scored seven runs in the second inning, which helped them defeat Imperial Horns 8-0 on Wednesday at Imperial. McCook MNB Seniors were the first to get on the board in the first when Gabe Roberts singled, scoring one run. McCook MNB Seniors scored seven runs on four...

NORFOLK, Neb. -- Nebraska cattle producers will have the chance to attend one of two, full-day Stockmanship & Stewardship events this June. Both events will offer the opportunity for people who primarily speak Spanish to participate in sessions as well. “We are excited to be able to offer many of...

The Nebraska Coaches Association is proud to announce that your coaching peers have selected you as the Nebraska Coaches Association 2022-2023 Tennis Coach of the Year. Congratulations!. This is a unique honor that spans across all classes – a major coaching recognition/award from the people that know the most about...

If you’re a steer wrestler, Nebraska is the place to be the third week of June. With the Buffalo Bill Rodeo going on in North Platte, the Melvin-Swanson-Halligan Steer Wrestling Jackpot in Sutherland, and the Garrett Nokes Memorial Steer Wrestling and Breakaway Jackpot in McCook, there’s plenty of chances to win money in the Cornhusker state.

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Grant County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have issued a public health advisory update due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep dogs away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your dog, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at kdhe.ks.gov/1163.

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Western Nebraska will be under the gun tonight as storms move off the High Plains into the Panhandle and Sandhills. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until midnight for damaging winds up to 80 mph and large hail. Imperial, McCook, Trenton and Benkelman are among the towns in the Local 4 forecast area included in watch.

BARTLEY, Neb. — The wait is over. Lebanon Beaver Valley won back-to-back Class D volleyball state titles in 1972 and 1973. But the NSAA never handed out medals until years later. So, head coach Ray Godtel and his wife Gloria decided to honor their team 50-years later. “I may...

MCCOOK, Neb. -- Heavy rains that started on Friday continued to impact southwest Nebraska throughout the entire holiday weekend. Hitchcock, Dundy and Red Willow Counties remained in flood warnings throughout Memorial Day, with the warnings set to expire by the end of the evening. Up to 10 inches of rain...

Listen Live to McCook American Legion Baseball tonight as Holdrege travels to take on McCook MNB Bank Seniors. Coverage starts with Taco Johns Pregame Show at 7:50pm with first pitch at 8:00pm from 93.9 The Zone and online 939thezone.com.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Counties in southwest Nebraska are being impacted by flash flooding on Friday. The National Weather Service says southwest Nebraska has seen as much as 5 to 10 inches of rain since Thursday night. A flash flood warning has been issued in southwestern Red Willow County...

A Mississippi police officer has been suspended without pay amid an investigation into the shooting of an 11-year-old boy who called 911. Carlos Moore, an attorney for the victim's family, said the young boy, Aderrien Murry called 911 to report a domestic violence incident after the father of another one of Nakala Murry's children showed up at their house in the middle of the night.

STRATTON, Neb. — In Stratton, multiple people were rescued by boat as waters swept through their community. In McCook, flooded streets had drivers at a crawl. To the west, rushing waters forced Stratton residents to evacuate as they said water filled their homes. Jody, a Stratton resident, said water...

Listen Live to McCook American Legion Baseball tonight as Holdrege travels to take on McCook MNB Bank Seniors. Coverage starts with Taco Johns Pregame Show at 7:50pm with first pitch at 8:00pm from 93.9 The Zone and online 939thezone.com.