ICE acting director Todd Lyons, key executor of Trump's mass deportations agenda, will resign at end of May, DHS says

ICE acting director Todd Lyons, key executor of Trump's mass deportations agenda, will resign at end of May, DHS says

April 17, 2026Updated: April 17, 2026

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Regional

Children’s author and illustrator shares creative journey at UNK

Children’s author and illustrator shares creative journey at UNK

Hastings School Board Announce Superintendent Transition Plan

Hastings School Board Accepts Superintendent Resignation

From UNK to DFW: Kellen Skarka oversees operations at one of world’s largest airports

From UNK to DFW: Kellen Skarka oversees operations at one of world’s largest airports

Buffalo County to host America 250 celebration on July 4

Buffalo County to host America 250 celebration on July 4

Former Nebraska coach convicted of two felony sex crimes in Merrick County

Former Nebraska coach convicted of two felony sex crimes in Merrick County

Royal Engineered Composites breaks ground on $5M expansion in Minden

Royal Engineered Composites breaks ground on $5M expansion in Minden

State

Scottsbluff man charged in alleged theft, damage at Sheridan Livestock Auction

Pillen eyes more state budget cuts to help offset local property taxes

Beatrice Police probe early morning shooting

Children’s author and illustrator shares creative journey at UNK

Nebraska gambling taxes up $5 million compared to same period last year

Applications being taken for trail grants

Sports

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Colorado sports notes: Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety