Federal lawsuit filed against Stanton County Sheriff, chief deputy

A northeast Nebraska resident is suing the Stanton County sheriff, chief deputy and the county in advance of a contentious election.

April 8, 2026Updated: April 8, 2026

By Michael Shively

Regional

Royal Engineered Composites announces $5M expansion in Minden

Royal Engineered Composites announces $5M expansion in Minden

Osborn addresses campaign finance and policy priorities in Kearney town hall

Osborn addresses campaign finance and policy priorities in Kearney town hall

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Kearney SportsPlex celebrates first anniversary

Kearney SportsPlex celebrates first anniversary

Four train cars derail in North Platte

Train derails in North Platte

Shinedown Headlines Rock Lineup at Nebraska State Fair

Shinedown Headlines Rock Lineup at Nebraska State Fair

State

Lodgepole to hold special election

Well-known toy collector comes to northeast Nebraska

AARP Nebraska raises awareness as scam losses grow nationwide

Federal lawsuit filed against Stanton County Sheriff, chief deputy

Osborn addresses campaign finance and policy priorities in Kearney town hall

Pillen announces departure of Nebraska broadband director

Sports

Scottsbluff edges Sidney to win Red Raider Golf Invite

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

WNCC softball falls twice to Southeast in exciting action

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

Norfolk announces new coaches for girls basketball, cross country, dance

Norfolk recognizes former Northeast soccer player drafted by FC Dallas

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland