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Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shot
Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shot
President Donald Trump is criticizing former President Joe Biden's handling of Afghan evacuees and plans to review those who entered under Biden's administration.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Trump says lax migration policies are top national security threat after National Guard members shot
Millions preparing to attend 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Millions preparing to attend 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Thursday marks the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an event drawing in millions in person and from afar.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Millions preparing to attend 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard troops to DC after shooting of soldiers
Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard troops to DC after shooting of soldiers
The Trump administration has ordered 500 more National Guard members to Washington following the shooting of Guard troops.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Trump administration orders 500 more National Guard troops to DC after shooting of soldiers
‘Chewed on my head’: Hiker lucky to be alive after brutal bear mauling
‘Chewed on my head’: Hiker lucky to be alive after brutal bear mauling
An Anchorage woman is giving thanks for being alive and showcased her gratitude to those who helped save her life following a bear attack.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
‘Chewed on my head’: Hiker lucky to be alive after brutal bear mauling
Regents to consider UNL program eliminations, department mergers during Dec. 5 meeting
Regents to consider UNL program eliminations, department mergers during Dec. 5 meeting
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider cutting $27.5 million from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s budget on Dec. 5.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Regents to consider UNL program eliminations, department mergers during Dec. 5 meeting
Man wins $1.1 million jackpot while playing online lottery game to pass time in deer stand
Man wins $1.1 million jackpot while playing online lottery game to pass time in deer stand
A man in Kentucky said he nearly fell out of his deer stand when he won $1.1 million after wagering $30 on the Kentucky Lottery’s Wolf Ridge Jackpots online game.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Man wins $1.1 million jackpot while playing online lottery game to pass time in deer stand
Nebraska Foster Care office concerned about number of children aging out system
Nebraska Foster Care office concerned about number of children aging out system
More than 175 young adults aged out of the Nebraska child welfare system with no permanent support during the 2025 fiscal year, according to the latest quarterly report form the state Foster Care Review Office.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Nebraska Foster Care office concerned about number of children aging out system
President Trump posts 2026 re-election endorsement for Gov. Pillen
President Trump posts 2026 re-election endorsement for Gov. Pillen
President Trump is backing Jim Pillen for Nebraska governor.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:14 AM
President Trump posts 2026 re-election endorsement for Gov. Pillen
Shop North Platte event kicks off with 47 participating businesses
Shop North Platte event kicks off with 47 participating businesses
Shop North Platte kicks off with 47 local stores participating and a $5,000 grand prize.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Shop North Platte event kicks off with 47 participating businesses
Bronze statue of Trump installed in latest addition to ‘City of Presidents’ trail
Bronze statue of Trump installed in latest addition to ‘City of Presidents’ trail
A bronze statue of President Donald Trump was installed Tuesday on the City of Presidents trail in South Dakota.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Bronze statue of Trump installed in latest addition to ‘City of Presidents’ trail
Elementary school vice principal accused of sexually assaulting his adopted daughter
Elementary school vice principal accused of sexually assaulting his adopted daughter
Authorities in Indiana say the vice principal of an elementary school has been arrested on charges of child seduction.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Elementary school vice principal accused of sexually assaulting his adopted daughter
Nebraska State Fair takes home 14 international awards
Nebraska State Fair takes home 14 international awards
The Nebraska State Fair announced this week that it has received 14 international awards from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE), including seven first-place, five second-place, and two third-place recognitions for its 2025 event.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Nebraska State Fair takes home 14 international awards
Nebraska Lottery winner has 180 days to claim $22,000 prize
Nebraska Lottery winner has 180 days to claim $22,000 prize
Winning ticket from Tuesday's 2 by 2 drawing sold at Ord convenience store.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Nebraska Lottery winner has 180 days to claim $22,000 prize
Nebraska state education data shows major science gains, steady English and math scores
Nebraska state education data shows major science gains, steady English and math scores
Science proficiency exceeded expectations, increasing six points over 2024, something Nebraska Commissioner of Education Dr. Brian Maher called “significant.”
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November 26, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Nebraska state education data shows major science gains, steady English and math scores
Man charged with murder after officers find him driving with victim’s body parts in vehicle: police
Man charged with murder after officers find him driving with victim’s body parts in vehicle: police
An Ohio man has been charged with the murder of a missing 27-year-old man.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Man charged with murder after officers find him driving with victim’s body parts in vehicle: police
Two more people die from COVID-19 in central Nebraska
Two more people die from COVID-19 in central Nebraska
This is the fourth and fifth deaths this year.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Two more people die from COVID-19 in central Nebraska
Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House, AP source says
Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House, AP source says
Two National Guard soldiers were shot Wednesday near the White House and their conditions aren’t immediately known.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Two National Guard members in critical condition after shooting near White House, AP source says
North Platte Planning Commission sends solar power farm request to city council
North Platte Planning Commission sends solar power farm request to city council
The North Platte Planning Commission discussed a proposal to build a commercial solar farm east of North Platte Tuesday.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
North Platte Planning Commission sends solar power farm request to city council
Former McCook teacher to go on trial
Former McCook teacher to go on trial
A former social studies teacher in McCook will go on trial for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Former McCook teacher to go on trial
Parents arrested after 9-year-old boy weighing 33 pounds has cardiac arrest from malnutrition, authorities say
Parents arrested after 9-year-old boy weighing 33 pounds has cardiac arrest from malnutrition, authorities say
A Michigan couple is charged with multiple felonies after officials said they starved two of their children.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Parents arrested after 9-year-old boy weighing 33 pounds has cardiac arrest from malnutrition, authorities say
After massive six-year investigation, Chance Englebert’s death ruled accidental
After massive six-year investigation, Chance Englebert’s cause of death revealed
Chance Englebert went missing in July 2019; death ruled accidental fall.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
After massive six-year investigation, Chance Englebert’s death ruled accidental
WATCH: Nebraska Weather Roundtable
WATCH: Nebraska Weather Roundtable
Nebraska’s weather experts talk about the Thanksgiving weekend forecast and the timing for the first snow of the season.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
WATCH: Nebraska Weather Roundtable
Nebraska woman arrested after stealing car, hitting pedestrians, lighting car on fire, police say
Nebraska woman arrested after stealing car, hitting pedestrians, lighting car on fire, police say
A Lexington woman was arrested Tuesday after committing a spree of crimes including stealing a car, hitting pedestrians, fleeing the scene and then lighting the car on fire, police say.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Nebraska woman arrested after stealing car, hitting pedestrians, lighting car on fire, police say
Columbus woman’s killer sentenced to prison
Columbus woman’s killer sentenced to prison
The man convicted of killing a Columbus woman and dumping her body in a Clay County field was sentenced Friday in Hastings.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Columbus woman’s killer sentenced to prison
North Platte Water Department issues freeze prevention advisory
North Platte Water Department issues freeze prevention advisory
Customers advised to run water during severe cold temperatures.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
North Platte Water Department issues freeze prevention advisory