Flags to be flown half-staff across the country in honor of Nebraska native

Governor Pillen announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown in honor of Nebraska native and World War II veteran Robert Kuechel.

Updated: May 13, 2026

By Brenden Flood

Regional

Nebraska legislative races to watch for 2026 primary as fundraising exceeds $4.1 million

Americans exposed to hantavirus arrive at UNMC

NCN providing live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

North Bend man dies in Dodge County motorcycle crash

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

Two Nepalese adults found dead in Douglas County after consuming herbal and over-the-counter products

State

Region 1, Avel eCare launch disaster stress support sessions for Panhandle residents

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun

Pierce and Stanton pass school bonds, Plainview fails

WNCC expanding Construction Trades

Cardenas defeats Trevino in Primary Election

Sports

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

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