Darlene R. Otto

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July 20, 2026Updated: July 20, 2026

By Megan Bohl

Regional

Fire destroys Grand Island home, kills 5 cats

Fire destroys Grand Island home, kills 5 cats

Birthing Barn Inspires Nebraska’s Next Generation

Birthing Barn Inspires Nebraska’s Next Generation

‘It’s what I want to do forever’: UNK student Ryan Arbuthnot finds his future on the family ranch

‘It’s what I want to do forever’: UNK student Ryan Arbuthnot finds his future on the family ranch

Danny Van Ranken named next CEO of Kearney Regional Medical Center

Danny Van Ranken named next CEO of Kearney Regional Medical Center

Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn go head-to-head in Nebraska U.S. Senate debate

Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn go head-to-head in Nebraska U.S. Senate debate

Artists Seek Public Input on Hastings Crosswalk Designs

Artists Seek Public Input on Hastings Crosswalk Designs

State

Thousands sign petition calling for country-of-origin labeling on beef

NTIA announces new round of broadband funding

Lightning blamed for structure fire

Nebraska troopers on patrol for end of summer travel season

UNK hosting professional learning event for special education teachers, paraeducators

Occupants escape safely from car inferno

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Texas College recap, Dakota Wesleyan preview

Doane football receives forfeit decision, adjusts start time for Saturday's contest

Despite Husker Football depth chart release, position battles continue

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

Boone Central dominates in week one

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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