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May 18, 2026Updated: May 18, 2026

By MAHESH KUMAR and SHEIKH SAALIQ

Regional

Streets Smart Safety Event Held in Hastings

Streets Smart Safety Event Held in Hastings

Food Bank for the Heartland brings rural pantry partners to Ord

Food Bank for the Heartland brings rural pantry partners to Ord

Hastings Police Participating in Spring “Make It Click” Initiative

Hastings Police Participating in Spring “Make It Click” Initiative

Hastings Daycare Employee Arrested on Child Abuse Charge

Hastings Daycare Employee Arrested on Child Abuse Charge

Hastings Utilities Receive $1.26 Million Water Stewardship Grant

Hastings Utilities Receive $1.26 Million Water Stewardship Grant

Stars shine at district track meet as girls win title, boys place third

Stars shine at district track meet as girls win title, boys place third

State

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Reminder: avoid areas with downed power lines

Nebraska Hospitals Encouraging Medicaid Recipients to Update Information Following New Requirements

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

North Platte man sentenced for child pornography

Tornado near St. Libory severely damages two homes, authorities say

Sports

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

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