Area firefighters respond to new regional fires

Sidney, Lodgepole, Chappell join multiple agency response

April 23, 2026Updated: April 23, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Regional

2026 tree planter of the year extols bur oak

UNL to expand Nebraska Union dining area

America 250 time capsule awaits 2076

Millard teacher arrested in child exploitation investigation

DOJ joins effort to repeal Nebraska in-state college tuition for certain immigrant students

Food Bank for the Heartland moves to new location, continues fight against food insecurity

State

Quick response keeps wildfire near Gordon under an acre

Nebraska Supreme Court files formal charges against Knox County special attorney

Suspect arrested after early morning disturbance near Crookston

2026 tree planter of the year extols bur oak

Area firefighters respond to new regional fires

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

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

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