1 person killed when a small plane carrying 6 crashed on a Texas highway and caught fire, police say

1 person killed when a small plane carrying 6 crashed on a Texas highway and caught fire, police say

June 17, 2026Updated: June 17, 2026

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Regional

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Players Arrive in Hastings Ahead of 49th Sertoma 8-Man All-Star Game

Players Arrive in Hastings Ahead of 49th Sertoma 8-Man All-Star Game

Status Hearing in Essink Case Set for July

Status Hearing in Essink Case Set for July

First-year DARE golf tournament draws strong turnout in Kearney

First-year DARE golf tournament draws strong turnout in Kearney

State

Village of Western, Nebraska plays central role in federal criminal investigation

Nearly block-long mural taking shape in Valentine

Norfolk Police gets new storage system project approved

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

NU regents to consider Clarkson-Nebraska Medicine next steps, 4.25% tuition increase

Watchorn appointed as interim county commissioner

Sports

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

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

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