State media in China says an explosion at a fireworks plant killed at least 21 people and injured more than 60 others

State media in China says an explosion at a fireworks plant killed at least 21 people and injured more than 60 others

May 5, 2026Updated: May 5, 2026

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Regional

Kearney approves Good Life District ballot measure

Kearney approves Good Life District ballot measure

Adams County Primary Election Results

Adams County Primary Election Results

Farnam Rural Fire Department hosts appreciation dinner for wildfire relief supporters

Farnam Rural Fire Department hosts appreciation dinner for wildfire relief supporters

Third woman charged with sex assault at Kearney YRTC

Third woman charged with sex assault at Kearney YRTC

Two Arrested, Child Removed Following Search of Kearney Home

Two Arrested, Child Removed Following Search of Kearney Home

Hastings City Council Rejects New Bar and Restaurant Tax

Hastings City Council Rejects New Bar and Restaurant Tax

State

2026 Primary Election Results: Southeast Nebraska

THAYER COUNTY: Koch advances in bid to retain county board seat; will face Brandt in general

Three students participate in Nebraska INBRE program

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

FILLMORE COUNTY: Mumm unseats Noel for seat on county board

JEFFERSON COUNTY: Jung edges Koenig for Commissioner; Riggle next District Court clerk

Sports

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

WNCC baseball ends season with loss to Southeast at regionals

Ag & Outdoor

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

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