Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Defending champion Kahne Packer finished second

May 4, 2026Updated: May 4, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Regional

Men reload lumber in Highway 75 traffic

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Case against man accused in death of Nebraska State Patrol trooper to be dismissed after mistrial

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

A year after Glenn Valley raid, families recall fear while businesses struggle to recover

State

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Big names are coming to Norfolk for annual comedy festival

Sidney Public Schools approves used buses, saving thousands on fleet upgrades

Fireworks bans spread across Nebraska Panhandle as drought and wildfire threat intensify

Windy conditions could test South Fork Fire near Crawford as containment reaches 80%

Sports

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities