Authorities identify kayaker who drowned at Lake McConaughy

Authorities have identified the kayaker who drowned at Lake McConaughy this week as 38-year-old Armando Marroquin of Houston, Texas.

August 22, 2025Updated: August 22, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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

Scott Petersen wins GOP primary race for Nebraska secretary of state against incumbent Bob Evnen

Waddling Into Town? Valentine Council to Consider Allowing Ducks Into City Limits, Possible Water Study, Wellness Center Funding Application and Subdivision Plans

Amid Harsh National Political Rhetoric, a Different Kind of Message in Cherry County Sheriff’s Race

Ricketts secures primary victory during Kearney watch party

Red flag warnings, dangerous fire conditions continue across western Nebraska, northeast Colorado

Sports

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

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

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