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1 week ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. - A new boys golf state champion is crowned, and it all came down to the wire at the NSAA Class A State Championship in Kearney. Lincoln East surprised the field this week by taking home the Class A team title, with Max Moss winning the individual championship on a playoff finish at Kearney Country Club.
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1 week ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, NEB. - An animal shelter in Central Nebraska is looking for help after more than a dozen sickly dogs were brought into its facility following an eviction. The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office recently uncovered a severe hoarding situation while serving an eviction notice and called the Kearney Area animal shelter for help.
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2 weeks ago | 
ksnblocal4.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. (NCN) - Children in Kearney now have another way to beat the heat during the summer months after the opening of a new splash pad. The Rochelle Lee Morris Splash Pad is now ready for the public following a grand opening and ribbon-cutting event Wednesday evening. The new outdoor aquatic entertainment is located outside the Kearney Family YMCA and will serve the entire Kearney community thanks to a partnership with the city.
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2 weeks ago | 
ksnblocal4.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Athletes, police and community members in central Nebraska are coming together to support Special Olympics athletes. The City of Kearney took part in Monday’s annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, which is part of a statewide series of events supporting the Nebraska Special Olympics. Torch Run participants carried the Flame of Hope from the Younes Conference Center to the new Kearney SportsPlex along Talmadge Street.
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3 weeks ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
HAY SPRINGS, Neb. - A once-unruly rescue horse has galloped his way into the record books thanks to a Western Nebraska horse trainer. Megan Reimann recently set a Guinness World Record with her horse Rusty for the most tricks performed by a horse in three minutes. The duo completed 33 approved tricks in the time limit, and had to be watched live by several Guinness-approved witnesses to make sure the record was legit. "There's a whole lot of paperwork involved," said Reimann.
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3 weeks ago | 
ksnblocal4.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. (NCN) - A central Nebraska city is recognizing National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day during a ceremony that honors officers who sacrifice their safety in order to keep communities safe. Community members gathered Monday evening outside the City of Kearney and Buffalo County Law Enforcement Center for a ceremony honoring law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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4 weeks ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. - Two former UNK college athletes have teamed up to open a first of its kind facility in Central Nebraska. Triumph Sports and Performance in Kearney is a sports performance center has opened its doors, and brings both professional and science-backed training to athletes of all levels. The new business is founded by former professional football player Corey Hoelck and current UNK strength and conditioning coach Shane Stock, both of whom played at UNK.
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1 month ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
KEARNEY, Neb. - One central Nebraska woman was transported by EMS following a three-car accident Thursday afternoon that left her trapped in her car with minor injuries. The crash occurred just before 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon in Kearney, at the intersection of E Ave and 39th St.While on scene, NCN observed fire crews working to free a woman from her car as she found herself trapped in the wreckage.
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1 month ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
ORD, Neb. - The Husker volleyball team brought its championship pedigree to small-town Nebraska Saturday, showcasing the connection between the program and its statewide fan base. For the first time ever Nebraska played a spring match in Ord, and team officials say over 1,700 fans packed the city's high school gym to watch the action. Players described the atmosphere as reminiscent of a home game in Lincoln. “It makes it feel like Bob,” said Junior Harper Murray.
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1 month ago | 
central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - More than 100 local non-profits from several Central Nebraska cities are coming together to help strengthen their communities. "Go Big Give" is in its 12th year, uniting the Greater Grand Island area in a 24-hour giving event supporting non-profits across Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick counties.
