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AAA offering free rides, tows for impaired drivers this Fourth of July weekend

AAA is offering free rides and tows to impaired drivers this Fourth of July weekend through a program called Tow to Go.
AAA is offering free rides and tows to impaired drivers this Fourth of July weekend through a...

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This Day in History - July 4: Nebraska Governor designates Seward ‘Nebraska’s Official 4th of July City’

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Todd Shaw, left, kisses his wife Shannon Shaw, right, as they pose for portrait during the...
Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump’s July 4th speech

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Isolated strong storms this evening before we stay dry and hot into next week

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Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi, center, is congratulated by teammates after scoring his side's 2nd...

Morocco beats World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advances to the quarterfinals

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.

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Nebraska, Creighton on USA Volleyball U21 Pan American Cup roster.

Nebraska, Creighton represented on USA Volleyball U21 Pan American Cup roster

Updated: 30 minutes ago
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By Mason Kern and Jacob Elliott
Of the 14 athletes, three Huskers and one Creighton Bluejay made the cut.

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Wehrspann Lake Search

Body of teen recovered after multi-day search at Wehrspann Lake

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By First Alert 6 staff reports
The family of the teen at the center of a search at Wehrspann Lake say his body has been recovered.

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Kearney to host free 250th anniversary celebration Saturday at Buffalo County Fairgrounds

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Lonny Walton
Event expected to be one of the largest in the city, featuring live music, food trucks and fireworks

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Extreme heat in Washington D.C. forced the cancellation of the National Independence Day Parade.

Grand Island marching band’s Independence Day plans derailed by D.C. heat

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KSNB Local4
Extreme heat in Washington D.C. forced the cancellation of the National Independence Day Parade.

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Tommy O’Keefe, Jerry Spady’s Fireworks Extravaganza draw crowd in Hastings

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Lonny Walton
Hastings native Tommy O'Keeffe performs as leaders call event a must-attend

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Fire officials say the Log Road Fire is now 68% contained and has held at 1,526 acres, as...

Log Road Fire reaches 68% containment; officials urge public to stay away

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Tristen Winder
Fire officials say the Log Road Fire is now 68% contained and has held at 1,526 acres, as crews continue to strengthen containment lines and monitor weather conditions.

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Seward's annual Fourth of July celebration (Source: KOLN).

Parades, fireworks and pie: Seward marks America’s 250th birthday

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 7:54 PM CDT
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By Abigail Carrera
Dozens of events are scheduled in Seward for America’s 250th celebration.

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Nebraska State Patrol welcomes two new K9s

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 3:57 PM CDT
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By Macey Hansen
Nebraska State Patrol welcomes two news K9s to their team.
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July 4, 1973 - Seward was designated “Nebraska’s Official Fourth of July City” by Governor J....
Nebraska Governor designates Seward ‘Nebraska’s Official 4th of July City’

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A woman was booked on multiple charges on Saturday after kicking a police officer multiple...
Woman booked after kicking, injuring Lincoln Police officer, authorities say

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One hospitalized after crash near Comfort Suites in Omaha

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Nebraska State Patrol steps up enforcement for July 4th weekend

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 3:16 PM CDT
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By Abigail Carrera
The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) will be on patrol across the state this weekend as America’s 250th birthday is Saturday.

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This Day in History - July 3: Independence Day celebrations start a day early

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 9:48 AM CDT
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By 10/11 NOW
July 3, 1901 - Independence Day celebrations started a day early in 1901, when a display of fireworks for sale at H. Hardy’s Ninety-nine Cent Store in Omaha was lit by a dropped match.

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Hastings, Grand Island and Kearney outline holiday hours for July 4.

Tri-City services schedule for Independence Day weekend

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 7:46 AM CDT
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By Jacob Courtney
Hastings, Grand Island and Kearney outline holiday hours for July 4

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York County Sheriff's Office seeks information after investigation reveals AI voice used in call.

AI-generated call issues bomb threat at Nebraska school

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 8:11 AM CDT
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By Jacob Courtney
York County Sheriff's Office seeks information after investigation reveals AI voice used in call.

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For one Nebraska farmer, celebrating the Fourth of July means leaving a message for the world...

Nebraska farmer creates American flag and eagle design in 70-acre soybean field for 4th of July

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 10:22 PM CDT
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By Brian Mastre
For one Nebraska farmer, celebrating the Fourth of July means leaving a message for the world to see from above.

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AAA: 72 million Americans expected to travel this holiday season

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM CDT
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By Lonny Walton
More than 72 million Americans expected to travel this holiday season

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In the heavyweight match, No. 4 AJ Ferrari accentuated the Husker’s lead with a dominant match...

Former Nebraska wrestler AJ Ferrari wanted in Lincoln, accused of assaulting pregnant woman

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM CDT
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By 10/11 NOW and Jake Lawson
Former Nebraska Wrestler AJ Ferrari was booked on multiple charges in Lincoln County on Saturday.

Central Nebraska

Plainsman Museum will celebrate their 50th anniversary by opening an exhibit and throwing a...

Plainsman Museum plans party, opens exhibit to celebrate 50th anniversary

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 6:44 PM CDT
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By Jackie Ruiz-Rodriguez
The Plainsman Museum is celebrating their 50th anniversary by opening a timeline exhibit and throwing a party.

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Seward prepares for nearly 50,000 visitors at Nebraska’s official America 250 celebration

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM CDT
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By Anthony D'Agostino
Seward police say the FBI, State Patrol and National Guard will all have a presence Saturday as the city expects nearly 50,000 visitors for Nebraska's official America 250 celebration.

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Sentencing held in Grand Island police enticement investigation

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 5:53 PM CDT
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By Lorena Carmona
Garrett Tadlock, 21, appeared in district court Thursday for sentencing on three counts of criminal attempt of use of electronic device to commit sexual assault and one count of possession of child pornography.

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Patrick Burns walking out of district court following his sentencing on a sexual assault charge.

Grand Island Man gets 48-50 more years for sexual assault, adding to existing prison sentence

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM CDT
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By Lorena Carmona
According to court records, the offense occurred in 2018 and 2019, when Burns was a teenager and the victim was approximately 10 years younger than Burns.

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Alyssa Parkins faces four charges, including strangulation resulting in death.

Box Butte County mother arrested in death of 9-month-old

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By Beatriz Reyna and Jake Lawson
Mother faces four charges, including strangulation resulting in death.

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Nebraska moving to lift SNAP restrictions on soda and energy drinks after court ruling

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 5:37 PM CDT
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By Abigail Carrera
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is in the process of lifting restrictions on soda and energy drinks after a recent ruling.

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Grand Island man to prison after November stabbing

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM CDT
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By KSNB Local4
A Grand Island man faces a lengthy prison term for convictions related to an incident last fall when a woman was stabbed in the chest.

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Federal disaster declaration approved for Nebraska after historic spring wildfires

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By 10/11 NOW
President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Nebraska to boost recovery efforts for communities impacted by severe wildfires from March 2 to April 2.

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The owners of Bottle Rocket Brewing Co. run this unique business inside a historic building...

Bottle Rocket Brewing Co. helps Seward tap into its history, patriotic spirit

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 3:28 PM CDT
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By Grace McDonald
The Bottle Rocket Brewing Co. is gearing up for the biggest day of the year for Nebraska's Fourth of July City. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the owners are celebrating serving Seward for more than a decade.

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Stuhr Museum to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

Stuhr Museum to mark America’s 250th with activities, fireworks show

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT
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By Andrew Collins
The Stuhr Museum is set to celebrate America's 250th with activities for all ages.

Central Nebraska

Law enforcement and fire officials from Phelps and Gosper counties gave an update Thursday on...

‘Somebody out there knows something’: $10,000 reward offered in Nebraska wildfire arson case

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Jacob Courtney, Ian Mason and Kasey Mintz
A $10,000 reward is now available for information leading to the arrest of whoever intentionally set eight fires that burned around 700 acres of pasture in Phelps and Gosper counties last March, officials said Thursday.

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“Respect Nebraska Voters” submit more than 186K signatures for Nov. ballot initiative

Respect Nebraska Voters submits more than 186K signatures for November ballot initiative

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Craig Allison
The newly formed coalition is aiming to protect voter issues surrounding minimum wage, medical marijuana, ending predatory lending, and more.

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Find out who won The Star-Spangled Sing-Off!

You Voted: Now see who wins the Star-Spangled Sing-Off!

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM CDT
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By Gray Media
You listened, and you voted! And now, it’s time to see who won The Star-Spangled Sing-Off!

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Flash flooding in Morrill County on June 8.

Gov. Pillen declares emergency for Morrill County after June 8 storm

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 11:33 AM CDT
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By Abigail Carrera
Gov. Jim Pillen has declared an emergency after a severe storm system caused damage in central and western Nebraska on June 8.

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This Day in History - July 2: UNMC/Nebraska Medicine named national Ebola training, education center

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 9:58 AM CDT
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By 10/11 NOW
July 2, 2015 - University of Nebraska Medical Center/Nebraska Medicine was selected to establish and co-lead the National Ebola Training and Education Center in July 2015.
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