Returning to the field after catastrophe

Community meeting encourages farmers, ranchers after wildfire

April 8, 2026Updated: April 8, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Regional

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Man convicted after derailing train in Bennet, posting viral video online

Hoiberg reflects on best season in program history

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

Former Bellevue East music teacher appears in federal court on child pornography charges

OSHA reveals equipment lacked safety controls in deadly Fremont explosion

State

Lodgepole to hold special election

Well-known toy collector comes to northeast Nebraska

AARP Nebraska raises awareness as scam losses grow nationwide

Federal lawsuit filed against Stanton County Sheriff, chief deputy

Osborn addresses campaign finance and policy priorities in Kearney town hall

Sports

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

WNCC softball falls twice to Southeast in exciting action

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

Norfolk announces new coaches for girls basketball, cross country, dance

Norfolk recognizes former Northeast soccer player drafted by FC Dallas

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard