Marc Evan Jackson will be taking the state at the Great American Comedy Festival

The actor/comedian is excited for his Blue Bird Improv group to perform

June 19, 2026Updated: June 19, 2026

By Oliver Begeman

Regional

Blair man facing charges of child sex abuse; task force to investigate additional reports

Nebraska Attorney General sues city of Lincoln over minimum wage ordinance

DHS says Nebraska suspect in alleged White House attack plot was DACA recipient after visa overstay

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

Men reload lumber in Highway 75 traffic

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

State

Demolition and cleanup work begins at Horizon BioFuels

Tuesday City Council meeting to address fireworks

Marc Evan Jackson will be taking the state at the Great American Comedy Festival

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Cheyenne County calls special meeting to address fireworks

Sports

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

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

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

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