Dennis Highby, former Cabela’s CEO, passes away at 76

By Joe Arterburn / For The Outdoor Wire

March 2, 2026Updated: March 2, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Dennis Highby, former Cabela’s CEO, passes away at 76

Regional

Hastings City Council Approves Property Tax Levy Increase

Hastings City Council Approves Property Tax Levy Increase

World champion Wiltse brothers open BJJ gym in Kearney

World champion Wiltse brothers open BJJ gym in Kearney

Hastings City Council Focusing on Balanced Budget

Hastings City Council Focusing on Balanced Budget

CCC Hastings Hosts Car Show to Raise Money for Scholarships

CCC Hastings Hosts Car Show to Raise Money for Scholarships

Kearney 9/11 stair climb honors lives lost 25 years later

Kearney 9/11 stair climb honors lives lost 25 years later

Hastings Remembers Fallen During 9/11 Ceremony

Hastings Remembers Fallen During 9/11 Ceremony

State

World champion Wiltse brothers open BJJ gym in Kearney

Election mailers causing confusion in Cherry County

A decade later, Sarah Root’s family meets agents who captured her killer

Downtown crosswalk design gets refreshed

Emergency crews respond to Morrill fire

Tiny Knox County town of Center celebrates 125 years

Sports

Manaia Ogbechie Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Anthony Colandrea named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

2026 MUDECAS Volleyball Tournament: Broadcast Schedule, Results

15th-ranked Minnesota-Duluth edges Wayne State

Sidney shuts out Gering, improves to 3-0

Hartington-Newcastle withstands 28-point deficit, weather delay for improbable win

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April