Defending champion John Korir of Kenya sets course record to win Boston Marathon

Defending champion John Korir of Kenya sets course record to win Boston Marathon

April 20, 2026Updated: April 20, 2026

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Regional

Nebraska gambling taxes up $5 million compared to same period last year

Pillen activates Nebraska National Guard amid wildfire risk

As Nebraska economy stagnates, state shrinks economic development arm

102,000-square-foot Central Public Library holds grand opening in Omaha

Omaha Is Home to a Massive Superfund Site. Most Kids Living There Aren’t Tested for Lead.

Stuck in Neutral: Nebraska used to be a leader in creating jobs and spurring growth. Not anymore.

State

Children’s author and illustrator shares creative journey at UNK

Nebraska gambling taxes up $5 million compared to same period last year

Applications being taken for trail grants

Royal Engineered Composites breaks ground on $5M expansion in Minden

Pillen activates Nebraska National Guard amid wildfire risk

Sports

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Colorado sports notes: Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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