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Virus nixes some Nebraska Capitol holiday plans this year

Lincoln, Neb. -- The Nebraska Capitol won't be hosting all of its usual holiday celebrations this year to try to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The annual tuba and horn concerts normally scheduled in December won't be held this year. The Capitol tree-lighting ceremony has been canceled ...

Virus nixes some Nebraska Capitol holiday plans this year

Man arrested in Hayes Center following report of abduction

On December 2, 2020 at 3:40 a.m. an adult female called the Lincoln County 911 Center to advise she was abducted earlier in the evening at gunpoint and was now free. Deputies responded to the female’s location and spoke with her. The female alleged her ex-boyfriend forty-four year old Rob...

Concordia Athletics fall 2020 rewind

By the time December hits, the NAIA has typically reached the heat of national championship season for fall sports – not in 2020. As a reference, the Concordia Volleyball team did not finish its 2019 season until playing in the national round of 16 on Dec. 6. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAIA fal...

(UPDATE) Law enforcement situation underway in Hayes Center

UPDATE 3:00pm: NSP advises situation was resolved with no injuries. Awaiting release of more information. PREVIOUS: The Nebraska State Patrol reports an active law enforcement situation right now in Hayes Center. It's located about three blocks from Hayes Center Public Schoo...

Inmate dies at hospital

Lincoln, Neb. -- An inmate in his 70's died Tuesday, Dec. 1 at a hospital in Lincoln. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services says the inmate tested positive for COVID-19 prior to being hospitalized in mid-November. In addition to the coronavirus, he had underlying medical conditions. ND...