Deer breaks own school record at Bearcat Classic; Tanquary wins 600-yard dash

Sidney grad Mitch Deer broke his own UNK school record in the 400 meters at the Bearcat Classic, placing second and hitting a D-II provisional mark Saturday.

February 8, 2026Updated: February 8, 2026

By Hunter Arterburn

Deer breaks own school record at Bearcat Classic; Tanquary wins 600-yard dash

Regional

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Dangerous Heat Returns to Central Nebraska This Weekend

Little Feet on the Farm gives young visitors a hands-on lesson in agriculture

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Man dies after investigators serve search warrant in child exploitation investigation

Deer breaks own school record at Bearcat Classic; Tanquary wins 600-yard dash

Regional

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Dangerous Heat Returns to Central Nebraska This Weekend

Little Feet on the Farm gives young visitors a hands-on lesson in agriculture

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Man dies after investigators serve search warrant in child exploitation investigation

State

Peru State wins national crown in competitive cheer

NCN chief forecaster, Nebraska broadcasting icon Kent Boughton passes away

Northeast Nebraska Korean War veterans receive state recognition

Norfolk Catholic Marks 100 Years of Faith and Education

Korean War Monument Rededicated in Columbus

Horse racing returns to Columbus for the summer season.

Sports

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship

UNK athletes and Nebraska natives competing at USA Track and Field National Championships

Basketball all-stars balance competitive edge with fun, ahead of NCA Basketball Senior Showcase

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities