City of Chappell launches new Reverse 911 Emergency Notification System

New Everbridge Public Safety Communications platform will enhance community safety, alerts

May 22, 2026Updated: May 22, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

City of Chappell launches new Reverse 911 Emergency Notification System

Regional

Hastings Museum Unveils Summer Program

Hastings Museum Unveils Summer Program

86 The Stigma event in Kearney promotes mental health awareness at Harmon Park

86 The Stigma event in Kearney promotes mental health awareness at Harmon Park

Grand Island bakery rallies support for employee after St. Libory tornado destroys home

Grand Island bakery rallies support for employee after St. Libory tornado destroys home

Hastings College Graduate Elected as Young Adult Advisory Delegate

Hastings College Graduate Elected as Young Adult Advisory Delegate

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

State

Norfolk Area Big Give raises almost $191,000 for local nonprofits

Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans

Cheyenne man arrested following fire at historic pump house

A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow.

City of Chappell launches new Reverse 911 Emergency Notification System

'Swatting' identified at Scottsbluff elementary school

Sports

Mitchell Deer closes UNK career at NCAA Championships

Avalanche have no update on Cale Makar as they look to regroup from Game 1 loss to Golden Knights

Sidney, Bridgeport, Garden County, Leyton athletes selected for West Nebraska All-Star Games

Sidney closes strong at Class B state meet; Scottsbluff, Gering add medals in Omaha

Ogallala claims District C-5 golf title as area golfers punch tickets to state

Josh Jung hits tiebreaking single in 9th inning as Rangers rally for 5-4 win over Rockies

Ag & Outdoor

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

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