Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security, which includes FEMA and Coast Guard, bypassing Congress

Trump says he'll sign order to resume pay for Homeland Security, which includes FEMA and Coast Guard, bypassing Congress

April 2, 2026Updated: April 2, 2026

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Regional

Hastings College Graduate Elected as Young Adult Advisory Delegate

Hastings College Graduate Elected as Young Adult Advisory Delegate

Storm that spawned St. Libory tornadoes began in Buffalo County

Storm that spawned St. Libory tornadoes began in Buffalo County

Grand Island YWCA adds child care spots with recent expansion

Grand Island YWCA adds child care spots with recent expansion

Red Cloud Highway to Close for Construction

Red Cloud Highway to Close for Construction

Hastings Aquacourt Opening This Weekend

Hastings Aquacourt Opening This Weekend

YMCA rallies support for daycare family after St. Libory tornado

YMCA rallies support for daycare family after St. Libory tornado

State

Svoboda destroys state record in the 400m with a chance to take two more golds

BREAKING: Texas man to serve prison for traffic death, northwest of Beatrice

Day one highlights from the NSAA Class A and B State Track Meet

City of Kimball receives grant to update tornado sirens

Car vs motorcycle accident results in minor injuries

Night of Hope in 26th year serving local cancer families

Sports

Ogallala claims District C-5 golf title as area golfers punch tickets to state

Josh Jung hits tiebreaking single in 9th inning as Rangers rally for 5-4 win over Rockies

Sidney medals three times on opening day of Class B state track meet

Hitchcock County, Perkins County qualify for state at Class D-5 district golf meet

Some of the best track and field athletes in state history will compete in State Meet

Sidney captures first district golf title since 2007

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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