Elm Creek uses relentless defense to take down Cross County 47-21

The Elm Creek girls basketball team used a strong second half and tough defense to defeat Cross County 47-21 in the Class D-1 state quarterfinals.

March 6, 2026Updated: March 6, 2026

By Michael Shively

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Regional

Community Connections Brought Husker Basketball to Grand Island

Community Connections Brought Husker Basketball to Grand Island

Hastings man sentenced for leaving 1-year-old child in Adams County ditch

Hastings man sentenced for leaving 1-year-old child in Adams County ditch

LOVB Nebraska Doubles Down on Grand Island in 2027

LOVB Nebraska Doubles Down on Grand Island in 2027

KHS Octet Selected to Perform National Anthem at NSAA Class A Football Championship

KHS Octet Selected to Perform National Anthem at NSAA Class A Football Championship

Florida Fugitive Arrested in Hastings on Child Pornography Charges

Florida Fugitive Arrested in Hastings on Child Pornography Charges

Tears of Joy for Hastings’ First Golf Champion Since 2006

Tears of Joy for Hastings’ First Golf Champion Since 2006

State

Several vehicles involved in crash at Norfolk roundabout

Hastings man sentenced for leaving 1-year-old child in Adams County ditch

Initiative 442 could put the Stand With Women Act into the Nebraska Constitution

Iowa man killed after being struck by two vehicles on Highway 30 near Fremont

KHS Octet Selected to Perform National Anthem at NSAA Class A Football Championship

Handmade toy auction to benefit Sandhills Cancer Fund in Valentine

Sports

Husker Basketball Brings Generations of Fans Together in Grand Island

Nebraska Men's Basketball announcer Kent Pavelka announces retirement

Tears of Joy for Hastings’ First Golf Champion Since 2006

Sidney Tops Cozad 35-19 to Complete Third Straight Undefeated Regular Season

Nebraska high school football playoff brackets released

Beatrice runner Ribble places 3rd at state cross country

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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