Some of the best track and field athletes in state history will compete in State Meet

By Tony Chapman and Chris Basnett – For the Nebraska School Activities Association

May 19, 2026Updated: May 19, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Hastings Public Schools Names John Hauser as Next Superintendent

Hastings Public Schools Names John Hauser as Next Superintendent

Families start picking up the pieces after tornado near St. Libory

Families start picking up the pieces after tornado near St. Libory

Minden Public Schools Breaks Ground for New Elementary School

Minden Public Schools Breaks Ground for New Elementary School

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

State

TIF Committee presentation sparks spirited discussion at Norfolk council meeting

The Norfolk Housing Agency is expanding affordable housing in northeast Nebraska

Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Hospital CEO seeks hospital district discussion

Scottsbluff Parks and Recreation creates first Pickleball League

Volunteers spring to action for storm recovery

Sports

Sidney captures first district golf title since 2007

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

WNCC to hold volleyball individual, team camps in June

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

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