Tuesday City Council meeting to address fireworks

Agenda also includes Creation of Hospital District, E-bikes

June 19, 2026Updated: June 19, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Tuesday City Council meeting to address fireworks

Tuesday City Council meeting to address fireworks

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

Nebraska’s governor doesn’t carry a state-issued phone. Critics call it an abuse of state disclosure laws.

Reyes sentenced to six months in jail for attempted terroristic threats

Robinson retiring from Plummer Insurance

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago

Demolition and cleanup work begins at Horizon BioFuels

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