Columbiana County substitute teacher pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material charges

Forty-three-year-old John McFarland pled guilty on Tuesday to 12 felony counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor, as well as one misdemeanor count of illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia.

February 24, 2026Updated: February 24, 2026

By Super Admin

Regional

Man Killed in Train-Pedestrian Collision Near Hastings

Man Killed in Train-Pedestrian Collision

Bargains Thrift in downtown Kearney set to close in April

Two arrested in Curtis after home incident

Two arrested in Curtis after incident at home

Charges filed after fight breaks out during Grand Island student protest

Nebraska State Fair Announces HARDY for Concert Lineup

Bertrand community rallies to support firefighters battling Johnson Hills Fire

Community rallies to support firefighters battling Johnson Hills Fire

State

Early morning power fluctuations linked to tripped relay

Columbiana County substitute teacher pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material charges

Regional

Man Killed in Train-Pedestrian Collision Near Hastings

Bargains Thrift in downtown Kearney set to close in April

Two arrested in Curtis after home incident

Charges filed after fight breaks out during Grand Island student protest

Nebraska State Fair Announces HARDY for Concert Lineup

Bertrand community rallies to support firefighters battling Johnson Hills Fire

State

Early morning power fluctuations linked to tripped relay

Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

PlantNebraska launches disaster recovery fund for replanting after wildfires

Sen. Storer talks brand bills in weekly column

Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

UNL student vanishes after driving from Lincoln to Florida

Sports

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years