Gretna East pulls away from Sidney 54-41 in state tournament opener

Gretna East used a big third quarter and strong inside play to defeat the Lady Raiders 54-41 Thursday in the Class B state tournament at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

March 5, 2026Updated: March 6, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

St. Cecilia Student Athletes Put Pen to Paper During Signing Day Celebration

Children’s author and illustrator shares creative journey at UNK

Hastings School Board Announce Superintendent Transition Plan

Hastings School Board Accepts Superintendent Resignation

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

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

State

State suspends funding for $5M ‘Standing Bear’ film

Gretna East pulls away from Sidney 54-41 in state tournament opener

Regional

St. Cecilia Student Athletes Put Pen to Paper During Signing Day Celebration

Children’s author and illustrator shares creative journey at UNK

Hastings School Board Announce Superintendent Transition Plan

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

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

State

State suspends funding for $5M ‘Standing Bear’ film

Hanson accepts role as Sidney City Manager

Scottsbluff man charged in alleged theft, damage at Sheridan Livestock Auction

Pillen eyes more state budget cuts to help offset local property taxes

Beatrice Police probe early morning shooting

Children’s author and illustrator shares creative journey at UNK

Sports

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

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

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