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March 11, 2024Updated: August 20, 2026

By Jessica Walker

Small Towns Matter

Regional

Man Arrested After Threats Reported Near Kearney Preschool

Man Arrested After Threats Reported Near Kearney Preschool

Time and place confirmed for Trump visit to Grand Island

Time and place confirmed for Trump visit to Grand Island

Hastings City Council Candidates Hosting Forums

Hastings City Council Candidates Hosting Forums

Gibbon gets major funding for drinking water, wastewater upgrades

Gibbon gets major funding for drinking water, wastewater upgrades

Thousands of pink flags create giant ribbon in Kearney for breast cancer awareness

Thousands of pink flags create giant ribbon in Kearney for breast cancer awareness

Good Samaritan to Offer Walk-in Orthopedic Care

Good Samaritan to Offer Walk-in Orthopedic Care

State

Family displaced after ceiling collapse

VA awards $1.5 million for veteran suicide prevention efforts in Nebraska

Time and place confirmed for Trump visit to Grand Island

Longhorn Cross Country runners continue setting records

Pursuit ends in wreck, at south edge of Beatrice

President Trump expected to visit Grand Island

Sports

Andi Jackson named Big Ten Player of the Week

Williams Nwaneri making big impact on Husker defense

Doane authors impressive all-around outing in 2026 home opener

Lawrence-Nelson asserts status as D3 contender with takedown of Deshler

Sidney Edges Chadron 7-6 in Defensive Battle

Leigh Rolls Past Clarkson in Rough Rivalry Reunion

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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