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Sargent woman accused of sexually assaulting minor at YRTC in Kearney
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (163+ words) KEARNEY " A Sargent woman has been charged with the sexual assault of a minor in the care of the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney. Tarah Ross, 23, is charged with one count of second-degree sexual assault of a protected…...
Back on UNK campus, Allie Daro expresses gratitude for rural health opportunities
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (807+ words) UNMC Student Regent Allie Daro speaks Thursday during a dedication ceremony at the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex in Kearney, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today) KEARNEY " Standing in front of a large crowd gathered to celebrate the future of…...
NDOT: 11 people killed on Nebraska roadways in April
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (129+ words) Central Nebraska Today NDOT: 11 people killed on Nebraska roadways in April Nebraska State Patrol at an accident scene, Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today NEBRASKA " During the month of April 2026, eleven people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according…...
Trooper Kyle Mc Acy added to National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D. C.
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (172+ words) Trooper Kyle Mc Acy #302, (Nebraska State Patrol, Courtesy) WASHINGTON " Trooper Kyle Mc Acy #302 has officially been added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D. C. Trooper Mc Acy was killed in the line of duty on February 17, 2025. This week, Trooper…...
Kearney Public Works: Storm drains are for rain water only
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (115+ words) KEARNEY " Storm drains are not for grass clippings and leaves. They may be small, but they add up. Grass clippings and leaves blown into the street during yard maintenance don't just disappear; they end up in the nearest river or…...
Kearney Planning Commission agrees to designate outlot along hike-bike trail
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (279+ words) A picturesque area along Kearney's hike-bike trail will remain that way after the Planning Commission approved the designation of an outlot near Country Club Lane, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today) Craig Bennett with Miller & Associates appeared on behalf of the…...
Dawson County weekly real estate transactions, May 8-15
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (179+ words) Central Nebraska Today Dawson County weekly real estate transactions, May 8-15 Dawson County Courthouse, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today) LEXINGTON " The Dawson County Register of Deeds has released the weekly real estate transactions from Dawson County for the week of May…...
Hastings Utilities receives $1. 26 million Water Stewardship grant from Google
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (249+ words) The Hastings Utilities Water Department plans to convert a decommissioned drinking water well into an Aquifer Storage and Restoration (ASR) feed water well utilizing grant funding from Google, (City of Hastings, Courtesy) Brandan Lubken, Director of Underground Operations, discussed during…...
CHI St. Francis has grant funding available for emergency medical first responder units
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (163+ words) Central Nebraska Today CHI St. Francis has grant funding available for emergency medical first responder units GRAND ISLAND " CHI Health St. Francis Foundation invites emergency medical first responder departments across Greeley, Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick counties to submit applications…...
Only in Nebraska" Grand opening held for Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex
9+ hour ago (465+ words) Health Science Education Center II part of the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today) KEARNEY " The grand opening of the Douglas A. Kristensen Rural Health Education Complex was held at the University of Nebraska " Kearney on…...