Nebraska City News-Press

07/24/2025

The Nebraska City Farmers Market, originally scheduled for this Thursday, has been postponed. The market is tentatively expected to resume on Thursday, July 31, unless otherwise notified.
This decision was made in consideration of recent events in the community and in coordination with local partners. We remain committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for our vendors, patrons, and community members.
We appreciate the public’s understanding of this postponement.

07/24/2025

https://www.ncnewspress.com/2025-jaycee-ball-awards/

The Nebraska City Jaycees recently conducted its annual Summer Ball Awards to recognize players, coaches and sponsors. In the regular season the top three teams… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

07/23/2025

The Nebraska City American Legion Seniors baseball team will open play at home for the area tournament at 8 p.m. on Friday against Lincoln Christian.

Pictured: Tristan Kingery. Photo by Kirt Manion

07/23/2025

https://www.ncnewspress.com/beekeeping-is-grimms-gardens-topic/

Mayli Fries, left, lifts a beehive frame out of a hive while Neal Deremer, right, explains how bees use the frame during a July 17 beekeeping presentation at Grimm’s Gardens. Deremer has kept bees for the past six years, and Fries has been his apprentice for the past two years. To learn more about...

07/22/2025

https://www.ncnewspress.com/nc-rotary-club-meets-new-ncps-elementary-principals/

The Nebraska City Rotary Club got to meet the new Nebraska City Public Schools elementary principals during the club’s July 16 meeting.

07/21/2025

https://www.ncnewspress.com/knight-football-camp-2025/

The Lourdes Central Catholic recently conducted its 2025 youth football camps for kids in grades 6, 7, and 8 (July 15-17) and grades 3, 4, and 5 (July 8-10).

07/19/2025

In the wake of the heartbreaking loss of a child in our community, Complete Behavioral Health, in partnership with Arbor Psychiatric and Wellness Center, Wellbeing Initiative, and Blue Valley Behavioral Health, are organizing a Crisis Response Resource Center to support those affected by this tragedy.

The event will be held on Saturday, July 19th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the sunken parking lot of Nebraska City.

This drop-in event is open to all community members and will offer immediate crisis counseling, emotional support, and connections to ongoing mental health care. Mental health professionals from across the region will be available to meet with families, individuals, and anyone experiencing grief, trauma, or emotional distress in response to the recent loss.

The Crisis Response Resource Center will offer:
•On-site crisis counselors and therapists
•Support groups for children, teens, and adults
•Printed and digital mental health resources
•Referrals for long-term care options

Organizers are encouraging anyone who feels impacted — no matter their connection to the event — to attend. Tragedy touches entire communities, and healing starts with being together and reaching out for help.t

07/18/2025

https://www.ncnewspress.com/nebraska-city-juniors-at-area-tournament-at-plattsmouth/

Kirt [email protected] The Nebraska City American Legion Juniors baseball team competed in the 2025 area tournament at Plattsmouth on Friday, July 11, through Tuesday, July 15. Below are box scores from the games. Juniors 8, Auburn 0Hit leaders were Cash Hoy, two singles; Derek Van Arsdol...

07/18/2025

Nebraska City emergency services responded to a pedestrian-involved accident and fatality Thursday, July 17, at the Veterans Memorial Building at 810 1st Corso.
A Farmers Market began at 3:45 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building. According to reporting by multiple media outlets, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a pickup traveling eastbound in the alley behind the Veterans Memorial Building struck a six-year-old causing the death of that individual.
Nebraska City Police Chief Ben Murry said an investigation of the incident is underway.
At 4:48 p.m., the Nebraska City Police Department arrested Vernon Christiansen, a 59-year-old Nebraska City man on suspicion of motor vehicle homicide and DUI drugs third offense.

07/17/2025

https://www.ncnewspress.com/vasser-earns-fourth-out-of-74-at-fargodome/

Makayla Vasser wrestled seven matches, earned five wins and advanced through a bracket of 74 wrestlers to eventually finish in fourth place at the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, N.D. over the weekend.

07/17/2025

https://www.ncnewspress.com/nebraska-football-fan-day-preview-set-aug-2/

The 2025 Nebraska football team will make its public debut on Saturday, Aug. 2 with two events at Memorial Stadium. The Huskers will hold their annual Fan Day in the afternoon, followed by the Big Red Preview open practice that evening.