Monument Marathon Builds on Record-Breaking Year Ahead of 2026 Race

Planning has begun for the 15th annual Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon, scheduled for September 26.

May 16, 2026Updated: May 16, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Monument Marathon Builds on Record-Breaking Year Ahead of 2026 Race

Regional

Kearney approves nearly $2 Million landfill expansion project

Kearney Approves Nearly $2 Million Landfill Expansion Project

DHHS takes custody of toddler after DUI arrest, hit-and-run investigation

Police: child was unsecured and the driver registered a 0.201% BAC.

Hastings Fire Department Moving to New Shift Schedule

Hastings Fire Department Moving to New Shift Schedule

Hastings Hosting Housing Advocacy Forum

Hastings Hosting Housing Advocacy Forum

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

76-year-old man dies in Johnson Lake drowning

76-year-old man dies in Johnson Lake drowning

State

Sidney City Council modifies 2026 fireworks ‘season’

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law

One month later, Fairbury leaders discuss response to, recovery from historic severe storms

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities