Union Pacific Railroad’s Newest commemorative locomotive No. 4547 embarks on first freight mission hauling Artemis III rocket parts

No. 4547 Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary and is the third in presidential locomotive series

June 3, 2026Updated: June 3, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Regional

New Early Head Start facility in Kearney prepares to welcome children this fall

New Early Head Start facility in Kearney prepares to welcome children this fall

Grand Island woman found competent in headstone fraud case

Grand Island woman found competent in headstone fraud case

Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities

Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities

Essink Trial Concludes with Hung Jury, Mistrial

Essink Trial Concludes with Hung Jury, Mistrial

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Bomb Threat

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Bomb Threat

Day Three of Essink Trial Ends with Jury Deliberation

Day Three of Essink Trial Ends with Jury Deliberation

State

Nebraska Mourns the Loss of Long-Time Football Assistant Coach George Darlington

Kimball Library to install automatic door openers

46th Norfolk Lions Club Youth Fishing Derby helps bring families together

New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases

Highway 20 reopens as South Fork Fire near Crawford reaches 42% containment

The Dark Team dominates in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game

Sports

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey