65 Years on the Front Lines: Gibbon Fire Department celebrates Lee Vohland

After more than six decades of protecting his community, Lee is stepping into an honorary role with the department he helped shape.

February 18, 2026Updated: February 18, 2026

By Peter Rice

Regional

Hastings School Board Accepts Superintendent Resignation

Hastings School Board Accepts Superintendent Resignation

From UNK to DFW: Kellen Skarka oversees operations at one of world’s largest airports

From UNK to DFW: Kellen Skarka oversees operations at one of world’s largest airports

Buffalo County to host America 250 celebration on July 4

Buffalo County to host America 250 celebration on July 4

Former Nebraska coach convicted of two felony sex crimes in Merrick County

Former Nebraska coach convicted of two felony sex crimes in Merrick County

Royal Engineered Composites breaks ground on $5M expansion in Minden

Royal Engineered Composites breaks ground on $5M expansion in Minden

Hastings Superintendent Submits Resignation

Hastings Superintendent Submits Resignation

State

Nebraska gambling taxes up $5 million compared to same period last year

Applications being taken for trail grants

Royal Engineered Composites breaks ground on $5M expansion in Minden

Pillen activates Nebraska National Guard amid wildfire risk

Johnson announces retirement as Cheyenne County Commission

Pool ball allegedly used in threat against officer at Valentine bar

Sports

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Colorado sports notes: Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

Ag & Outdoor

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

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety