KWBE-AM (Beatrice, NE)

KWBE, known as "Beatrice Radio 1450," is a radio station that airs a talk radio format. It is based in Beatrice, Nebraska, United States, and is owned by Mike Flood under Flood Communications of Beatrice, LLC. The station features content from Citadel Media and Westwood One.

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Beatrice Police traffic stop yields seizure of multiple drugs

2 days ago | southeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Doug Kennedy

BEATRICE – Beatrice Police seized a significant amount of drugs after a traffic stop of a sport utility vehicle, arresting the driver Tuesday night. Just before nine p.m. a patrolling officer observed a black Chevrolet Tahoe westbound in the 300 block of Court with windshield tint dark enough, that the officer could not see the driver.
Gage County officials get report on culvert work status

3 days ago | southeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Doug Kennedy

BEATRICE – Gage County Supervisors Wednesday voted to have the county attorney’s office send a letter to the bonding company of a construction firm working on several concrete box culvert projects in the northwest part of the county. The letter expresses the dissatisfaction with the pace of the work being completed. Completion of the projects was far behind the original expected completion date. The company was granted extensions through June 1st to complete the projects.
Beatrice man sentenced to maximum prison term on multiple convictions

3 days ago | southeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Doug Kennedy

BEATRICE – A Beatrice man with a three-decade criminal history has been ordered to serve the maximum prison term on five counts he was convicted of, in Gage County District Court. 49-year-old Michael L. Fitzgerald was sentenced Tuesday to a total of ten years in state prison by District Judge Rick Schreiner, for attempted burglary, 1st degree trespass, possession of burglar tools, criminal mischief with intentional property damage and attempted possession of a financial transaction device.
No serious injuries from pickup, car crash in Beatrice

4 days ago | southeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Doug Kennedy

BEATRICE – Beatrice Police and Beatrice Fire and Rescue members were called to a two-vehicle accident next to the Gage County Courthouse, Monday night. A car and a pickup collided at the intersection of 6th and Grant, just before 6:30 p.m. Initial reports through Southeast Communications stated that up to three people may have been injured…..a female in her 50s….a male in his late 20s and a female in her mid-30s. Two ambulances were sent to the scene, along with a fire truck and police units.
Small pack of ducks pull away, in Sunday Homestead Days fundraiser

5 days ago | southeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Doug Kennedy

BEATRICE – A few plastic ducks broke away from the pack, racing to the finish line at the Homestead Days Duck Race on Sunday…..one of the closing events that serves as a fundraiser for Homestead Days. Amy Southwick of the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce said 360 ducks were sold at ten-dollars a piece. The top six ducks were the winners for various prizes donated by area businesses. Duck number 405 provided a Blaz’n Grill Works grill to the person buying that contestant number.
Homestead Days festivities finish up a hot weekend

5 days ago | southeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Doug Kennedy

BEATRICE – Homestead Days 2025 made it through an extreme heat warning over the weekend, still drawing thousands to activities in the Beatrice area and at the Homestead National Historical Park. "It's been fun. We've been hot, but we made a few adjustments to a couple of events.
From Filley to Philadelphia...former BHS football star, now Eagles starting center, gets his name on field

1 week ago | southeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Doug Kennedy

BEATRICE – The new field turf surface at the Beatrice High School House of Orange is now officially, Cam Jurgens Field. The former Beatrice multi-sport standout, former Cornhusker Football star and now starting center for the Superbowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, now has his name on the home team sideline at the House of Orange, where he was a star at multiple positions. "Didn't know it was going to be this big...it's pretty wild.
Well-know school administrator, game official passes away

1 week ago | southeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Doug Kennedy

BEATRICE – A well-known and respected school administrator and athletic official has passed away. Russell Hicks, of Lincoln, formerly of Beatrice died Monday at the age of 84. Hicks was involved in the field of secondary education as a teacher and coach, 27 years as a secondary principal, and 10 years as a superintendent. He received his master’s degree in 1974 and his specialist degree in 1981, both from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln.
New Gage County Museum exhibit shows history of county, through photography

1 week ago | southeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Jake Bartecki

BEATRICE, Neb. - The history of Southeast Nebraska is being displayed through photography. The Gage County Museum and Historical Society in Beatrice recently opened their summer exhibit, "Looking at Gage County through photographs", a display showing the county's 170 year history. The exhibit features work from 40 photographers and features over 100 images. Images include events as recent as the Beatrice Dempster fire in March of this year and as old as class photos from the 1950's.
Bond provisions remain the same, for man charged with abuse resulting in death

1 week ago | southeast.newschannelnebraska.com | Doug Kennedy

BEATRICE - A judge has rejected requests to modify bond for a 28-year-old man facing charges in two separate cases in Gage County District Court. Austin Meyn had his request to modify no contact provisions in his appearance bonds, rejected by District Judge Rick Schreiner, on Tuesday. Meyn faces trial in two criminal cases against him….one allegedly involving the death of a four-month-old child while he was babysitting the child last August.