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Join for $3. Election 2020: Get the latest delivered to your inbox Are rapid COVID-19 tests all they're cracked up to be? KPD reports no alcohol citations or arrests during Cruise Nite Kim Schmidt Updated 14 hrs ago For the first time in many years Kearney police didn’t issue any alcohol citations or arrests during or after Cruise Nite activities. Local News Some voters doubt the legitimacy of the election process. Here's how it works in Buffalo County: Mike Konz Updated 15 hrs ago Elections always prompt questions from voters, Buffalo County Election Commissioner Lisa Poff said, but some voters’ questions this year seem rooted in doubt. “We answer their questions as honestly as we can. It’s very frustrating when people listen to the news and they’re uncertain about the election system.” Local News Two Rivers reports 72 new cases of COVID-19, four more deaths over the weekend Updated 18 hrs ago Buffalo County had more than half of the total new cases, with 40 total from the two days. State and Regional News Nebraska's surge in COVID-19 cases spurs debate over how best to fight pandemic Jeffrey Robb, Omaha World Herald Updated 17 hrs ago Gov. Pete Ricketts continues to lean on personal responsibility. Others want stronger public health restrictions, and it’s clear the changes a… Gallery Photos: Celebrating Husker fans through the years Lincoln Journal Star Updated 20 hrs ago Will you be one of these crazy fans this season? See great shots of Husker fans showing their spirit. Local News Friends using 'God's gift' to sing through the solitude Mary Jane Skala, Kearney Hub Oct 18, 2020 COVID-19 didn't stop this duo from singing to care home residents. Trending now Police find $431,000 in cash, 250 pounds of drugs in home of man accused of placing suspicious packages in Omaha courthouse 30 plead guilty so far in largest poaching case in Nebraska history Police asking for help locating missing Kearney man Two Rivers reports 72 new cases of COVID-19, four more deaths over the weekend Andy Hoffman, Jack's dad, faces setback in his battle against brain cancer The Latest Local News Kearney Hub's Mary Jane Skala named Nebraska Press Women’s Communicator of Achievement 10 hrs ago Nebraska Press Women named Kearney Hub staff writer Mary Jane Skala as Communicator of Achievement Saturday during the organization’s virtual … State and Regional News Andy Hoffman, Jack's dad, faces setback in his battle against brain cancer Kelsey Stewart, Omaha World Herald Updated 13 hrs ago The co-founder of the Team Jack Foundation said "research is how we're going to beat this disease. When I think about kids going through this,… Crime-and-courts Death of 2-month-old child investigated in North Platte North Platte Telegraph Updated 13 hrs ago A baby's death is being investigated due to suspicious circumstances, according to North Platte police. Local News Hy-Vee bringing Dollar Fresh grocery store to former Orscheln building in Lexington Brian Neben, Lexington Clipper-Herald 15 hrs ago Hy-Vee has purchased the former Orscheln building and will be bringing a Dollar Fresh grocery store to the location in Lexington. Govt-and-politics Watch Now: Ricketts, HHS leaders talk about CARES Act grants, mental health during pandemic Lincoln Journal Star 18 hrs ago Gov. Pete Ricketts and HHS leaders will talk about CARES Act grants, mental health during the pandemic and more at a 10 a.m. news conference. State and Regional News Smuggle a lion: A Nebraskan's unusual post-World War II mission Barney McCoy and Mitchell Yockelson, Special to The World-Herald Updated 20 hrs ago Seventy-five years ago, Colonel Barney Oldfield, a Nebraska-born U.S. Army public affairs officer spearheaded the repatriation of a bronze st… Local Events News Smuggle a lion: A Nebraskan's unusual post-World War II mission Grand Island, Hall County law enforcement say they don't reflect makeup of community, but finding diverse applicants is a struggle Local developer purchases Grand Island's Fonner View Center with an eye to the future Omaha man injured in hit-and-run while changing tire One hospitalized after fire destroys Omaha house 90-year-old runs hat-making business from her room at Omaha nursing home Colorado trucker dies in crash on Interstate 80 in western Nebraska 'Packing' the Supreme Court 'would burn down two branches of government,' Sasse says More Local News Sports Coming Together: Kearney High girls win back-to-back volleyball matches AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson poised for long stay at 1 Logano wins at Kansas to clinch spot in Cup Series finale Friday's Hub Territory football leaders Photos: Friday night football, Oct. 16 KHS’ Saulsbury, doubles team earn fourth at state Stars dominate Holdrege for 49-7 win Guardian Angels sweep Stars in an emotional loss for the title More Sports Entertainment Top country song from the year you graduated high school Actor Jeff Bridges reveals cancer diagnosis, says 'prognosis is good' Gifty new and unusual pandemic-proof games for the holidays Jeff Bridges says he has lymphoma, cites good prognosis Robert Redford's son, James, dies of liver cancer at 58 Meow Wolf may unionize amid pandemic turmoil Q&A: Adam McKay on the lessons of the 2000 recount New this week to TV, streaming and more: The Boss, Billie Eilish, Borat and 'Bad Hair' More Entertainment Extras Bravo | October 8, 2020 Bravo | September 24, 2020 Women in Business 2020 Bravo | October 15, 2020 View All Photos 4 questions for the week ahead in the 2020 race 4 questions for the week ahead in the 2020 race Photos: Friday night football, Oct. 16 Photos: Friday night football, Oct. 16 Photos: Kearney Catholic vs. Guardian Angels Central Catholic state softball Photos: Kearney Catholic vs. Guardian Angels Central Catholic state softball Photos: Kearney Catholic vs. Bishop Neumann state softball Photos: Kearney Catholic vs. Bishop Neumann state softball Photos: District C-4 Boys Cross Country Photos: District C-4 Boys Cross Country Nation & World Intel to sell NAND business to SKorean rival for $9 billion The Latest: UK to infect healthy volunteers to speed vaccine Thai Cabinet approves Parliament session to debate protests Japan's PM Suga arrives in Indonesia to affirm deeper ties What are the treatment options for COVID-19? More Nation & World Opinion President won’t admit his mistake October eases us into chilly months Always effective defense, masks remain so political Beware Medicare blitz It’s a fact, masks slow virus’ spread More Opinion Trending topics What type of Halloween candy are you? Destinations travel contest: Se...