Sidney graduate Leeling earns Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week honors

Sidney grad Karsyn Leeling is on top of the NCAA after a 6-2 1/4 high jump, earning Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week honors for Nebraska.

April 16, 2026Updated: April 16, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Sidney graduate Leeling earns Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week honors

Regional

19th Annual Flatwater Music Festival Returns to Hastings

19th Annual Flatwater Music Festival Returns to Hastings

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

FLOCK camera, drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

FLOCK camera, Drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

State

DHS says Nebraska suspect in alleged White House attack plot was DACA recipient after visa overstay

Six-figure CAFO fee could cause constitutional problems

Fire personnel begin leaving South Fork Fire near Crawford as containment reaches 80%

Norfolk appoints longtime community member as new finance officer

2026 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Class Announced

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

Sports

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey