Man who killed Democratic Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman is sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years in prison

Man who killed Democratic Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman is sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years in prison

July 23, 2026Updated: July 23, 2026

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Regional

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Man dies after investigators serve search warrant in child exploitation investigation

Man dies after investigators serve search warrant in child exploitation investigation

South Heartland Health Department Tops 38,000 Minutes in Fitness Challenge

South Heartland Health Department Tops 38,000 Minutes in Fitness Challenge

Nebraska competitors embrace home state feel, at NHSFR in Lincoln

Nebraska competitors embrace home state feel, at NHSFR in Lincoln

Cozad man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for meth distribution

Cozad man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for meth distribution

South Street to Remain Closed Following Water Main Break

South Street to Remain Closed Following Water Main Break

State

Norfolk donors answer Red Cross call for blood

Sen. Deb Fischer urges Senate to pass tougher sanctions on Russia

Spalding to host 12th annual Veterans Day Celebration

Chiefs unveil first renderings of new $3 billion domed stadium set to open in 2031

Permanent Daylight Saving Time may not actually happen

City of Gordon warns of dangerous e-bike, scooter use after multiple complaints

Sports

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship

UNK athletes and Nebraska natives competing at USA Track and Field National Championships

Basketball all-stars balance competitive edge with fun, ahead of NCA Basketball Senior Showcase

NCA Volleyball All-Star game set to highlight the best high school volleyball in Nebraska

Hastings College Gears Up for Inaugural Women's Flag Football Season

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities