City of Beatrice secures project management services for generation station

Natural gas-fired plant is proposed, northwest of Beatrice

March 17, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By Doug Kennedy

Regional

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Flatwater Forum brings live journalism discussions to Kearney

Flatwater Forum brings live journalism discussions to Kearney

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Skills USA Nebraska Continues with Heavy Machinery Events in Hastings

Skills USA Nebraska Continues with Heavy Machinery Events in Hastings

Skills USA Championships brings thousands to Grand Island

Skills USA Championships brings thousands to Grand Island

Developer feels shoved out of Grand Island good life district, seeks state intervention

Developer feels shoved out of Grand Island good life district, seeks state intervention

State

Caring for the heartbroken

Marijuana attitude a factor in Otoe County sentencing

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

Strommen highlights bill progress, session nearing end in legislative update

Elmwood Sen. Rob Clements reflects on 10 years of service in Nebraska Legislature

Valentine Chamber closer to hiring new executive director

Sports

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

Colorado sports notes: Avs coach Jared Bednar taken to hospital after being hit in his face with a puck

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard