Hanson accepts role as Sidney City Manager

Improving communication in city, departments

April 21, 2026Updated: April 21, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Regional

State suspends funding for $5M ‘Standing Bear’ film

Pillen eyes more state budget cuts to help offset local property taxes

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

State

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

State suspends funding for $5M ‘Standing Bear’ film

Hanson accepts role as Sidney City Manager

Scottsbluff man charged in alleged theft, damage at Sheridan Livestock Auction

Pillen eyes more state budget cuts to help offset local property taxes

Sports

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

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

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