New bridge installed, stretch of PWF Road reopened

Construction of a new bridge was completed slightly ahead of schedule; now work on rest of PWF Road can begin

May 6, 2026Updated: May 6, 2026

By Timothy Hackett

Regional

Nebraska businesses urged to file for tariff refunds now

Sheriff weighs in on ‘Cookie Monster’ case, points to repeat offenses

Huskers headed to $1M volleyball showcase in Dallas

Junkstock bigger than ever, celebrating 15 years

Longtime Nebraska teacher in America’s Favorite Teacher contest

Florida man waives extradition in Lincoln to face Iowa murder charge, victim identified

State

USDA Under Secretary visits Nebraska, hears from producers

New bridge installed, stretch of PWF Road reopened

Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war

Kearney council member reflects on path from hometown to Naval War College

Sheriff weighs in on ‘Cookie Monster’ case, points to repeat offenses

Sports

Sidney names Gabe Dorcey as head boys basketball coach

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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