3 dead and several first responders are being treated for exposure to an unknown substance in New Mexico, officials say

3 dead and several first responders are being treated for exposure to an unknown substance in New Mexico, officials say

May 20, 2026Updated: May 20, 2026

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Regional

Storm that spawned St. Libory tornadoes began in Buffalo County

Storm that spawned St. Libory tornadoes began in Buffalo County

Grand Island YWCA adds child care spots with recent expansion

Grand Island YWCA adds child care spots with recent expansion

Red Cloud Highway to Close for Construction

Red Cloud Highway to Close for Construction

Hastings Aquacourt Opening This Weekend

Hastings Aquacourt Opening This Weekend

YMCA rallies support for daycare family after St. Libory tornado

YMCA rallies support for daycare family after St. Libory tornado

Hastings Public Schools Names John Hauser as Next Superintendent

Hastings Public Schools Names John Hauser as Next Superintendent

State

Storm that spawned St. Libory tornadoes began in Buffalo County

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

Grand Island YWCA adds child care spots with recent expansion

Sidney Middle School Honor Roll

Cornhusker Ammunition Plant final stages of cleanup

Work will begin on US-30 in Cheyenne and Deuel counties

Sports

Sidney medals three times on opening day of Class B state track meet

Hitchcock County, Perkins County qualify for state at Class D-5 district golf meet

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

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

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