Texas man receives prison term, for Beatrice traffic death

Rene Castaneda sentenced in Gage County District Court

May 21, 2026Updated: May 21, 2026

By Doug Kennedy

Regional

14-year-old arrested in North Omaha homicide

The Breaking Point: Nebraska teachers are quitting, saying they have little choice

City re-approves tax incentive for GoodLife Agriculture

Otoe County passes moratorium, data center or not

Volunteers spring to action for storm recovery

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk next week

State

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado

14-year-old arrested in North Omaha homicide

Texas man receives prison term, for Beatrice traffic death

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store

The Breaking Point: Nebraska teachers are quitting, saying they have little choice

Sports

Ogallala claims District C-5 golf title as area golfers punch tickets to state

Josh Jung hits tiebreaking single in 9th inning as Rangers rally for 5-4 win over Rockies

Sidney medals three times on opening day of Class B state track meet

Hitchcock County, Perkins County qualify for state at Class D-5 district golf meet

Some of the best track and field athletes in state history will compete in State Meet

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

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