Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in a Chicago park may be the city's first for more than a century

Two bald eagle hatchlings have been spotted in a Chicago park in what experts believe is a first for the Windy City in more than a century

May 13, 2026Updated: May 13, 2026

By LAURA BARGFIELD and TODD RICHMOND

Regional

Thousands of pink flags create giant ribbon in Kearney for breast cancer awareness

Thousands of pink flags create giant ribbon in Kearney for breast cancer awareness

Good Samaritan to Offer Walk-in Orthopedic Care

Good Samaritan to Offer Walk-in Orthopedic Care

Central Platte NRD donating 116 hay bales to producers affected by wildfires

Central Platte NRD donating 116 hay bales to producers affected by wildfires

Former North Platte police investigator indicted on federal child pornography charges

Former North Platte police investigator indicted on federal child pornography charges

Adams County Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus and Cache Valley Virus

Adams County Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus and Cache Valley Virus

Red Cloud mourns death of second-grade student

Red Cloud mourns death of second-grade student

State

Sidney high school cross country runner continues climbing Sophomore All-Time Top 10 Record Board

INTERVIEW: Gov. Pillen explains pair of ag-related executive orders

FBI seeks victims of alleged travel fraud involving Omaha-area business

Thousands of pink flags create giant ribbon in Kearney for breast cancer awareness

Huskers set for morning kickoff against No. 6 Indiana

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

Sports

Doane authors impressive all-around outing in 2026 home opener

Lawrence-Nelson asserts status as D3 contender with takedown of Deshler

Sidney Edges Chadron 7-6 in Defensive Battle

Leigh Rolls Past Clarkson in Rough Rivalry Reunion

Class C2 #2 Cedar Catholic dominates rival Norfolk Catholic

Lady Raiders Fall at No. 3 Gering

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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