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$7.46 million federal grant to expand I-80 truck parking in Dawson County

DAWSON COUNTY, Neb. — A stretch of Interstate 80 in central Nebraska is set to receive millions of dollars in federal funding to expand truck parking and improve safety for commercial drivers. The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it has been selected to receive a $7.46 million...

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NSP conducts alcohol compliance checks in Dawson County

DAWSON CO. — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Dawson County. During the evening hours of Tuesday October 27, 2026, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks at several businesses in Dawson County. In total, 10 businesses were checked. One of those businesses sold alcohol...

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NDOT receives federal funding for truck parking project between Elm Creek, Overton

DAWSON CO. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) continues to show its support for the important work being done on the Nebraska transportation system, selecting seven projects to receive a combined total of $59.6 million in federal funding. The projects include a Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) truck...

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Kearney man charged after attempting to flee traffic stop, in possession of meth, cocaine

KEARNEY — A Kearney man has been charged after he attempted to flee a traffic stop on foot, methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana were located in the vehicle. Alexander Leonhardt, 40, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute – methamphetamine, a Class 1D felony; possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute – marijuana, a Class 2A felony; possession of a controlled substance – cocaine, a Class 4 felony; possession of a controlled substance – amphetamine, a Class 4 felony; possession of a controlled substance – lisdexamfetamine, a Class 4 felony; possession of money with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony and resisting arrest, a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Kearney, NE · 2d

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Kearney city council to discuss 59-unit apartment complex at upcoming meeting

KEARNEY — The Kearney city council will discuss a proposed project for a 59-unit apartment complex on the south side of Kearney during their upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Talmadge Jam, LLC and Peanut Butter & Jelly, LLC, operated by Paul Younes, are requesting a rezone and Planned...

Kearney, NE · 1d

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Lane closure in Kearney at East 25th St. and Ave. E

KEARNEY — The City of Kearney Utilities Department announces the westbound inside lane of East 25th Street at Avenue E will be closed beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 due to water valve repair. The road is expected to reopen, Monday, November 23, 2026, weather and...

Kearney, NE · 2d

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NOV 6 (5:45 PM CT) - Cozad vs Syracuse (NCN TV - SOUTH)

SYRACUSE, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising the game between Cozad and Syracuse with live coverage starting at 5:45 p.m. CT. The game will be televised in Cozad on Cozad Telephone channel 21. To watch the game online you need to have a subscription to the NFHS Network:...

Cozad, NE · 1d

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Thousands Of Lights Wrap The Trees When This Park Returns For Its Holiday Walk This December

Sixty-one local groups grab a stretch of one park and cover the trees in holiday lights. Each one decorates its own section. Then the whole town gets to walk through the results for free. The glow runs along a path that ends at an 80-foot tower. A walking labyrinth gets...

Kearney, NE · 1d

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Amherst processor taking part in Hunters Helping the Hungry program

NEBRASKA — Hunters may donate whole field-dressed deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program at eight processor locations in Nebraska this year. Hunters pay no processing costs for harvested deer donated to processors for this program. The participating meat processors are:. Amherst – Belschner Custom Meats. Elmwood...

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Amherst Volleyball Repeats as Class D1 Champions

LINCOLN – The Amherst Broncos entered the Class D1 State Championship looking to repeat as champs after winning last year, trying to be the first team to repeat as Class D1 Champions since Johnson-Brock three-peated from 2015 to 2017. Central Valley had only dropped five sets all year coming...

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Lions Battle No. 6 Nebraska Kearney in Road Loss

KEARNEY, Neb. — Missouri Southern State (7-18, 1-10 Mid-America Intercollegiate) lost to No. 6 Nebraska-Kearney (26-2, 11-0 Mid-America Intercollegiate) 3-0 on Friday at Health & Sports Center, with set scores of 12-25, 15-25 and 13-25. Missouri Southern finished with 20 kills, while UNK hit .301. MSSU is 7-18 overall...

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