WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

By Mark Rein / Western Nebraska Community College

June 15, 2026Updated: June 15, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Regional

Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Grand Island Teenager

Welcome Home Weekend aims to showcase Cheyenne County pride, opportunity

Community leaders are inviting residents, former residents and visitors to celebrate everything Cheyenne County has to offer during Welcome Home Weekend on Saturday.

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

Grand Island woman found competent in headstone fraud case

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

Essink Trial Concludes with Hung Jury, Mistrial

State

Nebraska Attorney General among 14 urging EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Regional

Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Grand Island Teenager

Welcome Home Weekend aims to showcase Cheyenne County pride, opportunity

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

Grand Island woman found competent in headstone fraud case

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

Essink Trial Concludes with Hung Jury, Mistrial

State

Nebraska Attorney General among 14 urging EPA to classify mifepristone as water contaminant

Additional arrest made in Box Butte County homicide investigation after Sheridan County search warrant

Man reported missing found dead after motorcycle crash near Osmond

Welcome Home Weekend aims to showcase Cheyenne County pride, opportunity

Second family member arrested in Box Butte County homicide investigation

Name released of Stuart man killed in Gregory County crash

Sports

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

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

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