The way our town looks and feels matters

First impressions matter

April 21, 2026Updated: April 21, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

The way our town looks and feels matters

Regional

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

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Players Arrive in Hastings Ahead of 49th Sertoma 8-Man All-Star Game

Players Arrive in Hastings Ahead of 49th Sertoma 8-Man All-Star Game

Status Hearing in Essink Case Set for July

Status Hearing in Essink Case Set for July

First-year DARE golf tournament draws strong turnout in Kearney

First-year DARE golf tournament draws strong turnout in Kearney

State

Kimball City Council passes ordinance prohibiting discharge of fireworks

Village of Western, Nebraska plays central role in federal criminal investigation

Nearly block-long mural taking shape in Valentine

Norfolk Police gets new storage system project approved

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

NU regents to consider Clarkson-Nebraska Medicine next steps, 4.25% tuition increase

Sports

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

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