Sen. Pete Ricketts introduces Karly Rain Wood Act to create national registry for repeat violent offenders

The bill is named after 20-year-old Omaha shooting victim Karly Rain Wood

August 5, 2026Updated: August 5, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

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Regional

Plea agreement reached in Grand Island Monument Advisors fraud case

Plea agreement reached in Grand Island Monument Advisors fraud case

St. Paul debates future of local policing

St. Paul debates future of local policing

Incoming Chamber CEO focused on meeting Kearney businesses

Incoming Chamber CEO focused on meeting Kearney businesses

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

Hastings Community Comes Together for National Night Out

Hastings Community Comes Together for National Night Out

Scandinavian duo brings music, culture to Kearney Library

Scandinavian Duo Brings Music, Culture to Kearney Library

State

Free Day Popcorn marks eleven years of operation with debut of new Byron storefront

Sen. Pete Ricketts introduces Karly Rain Wood Act to create national registry for repeat violent offenders

‘Yes, my name is on that parking spot’

St. Paul debates future of local policing

Wymore Medical Clinic debuts new space ahead of grand opening next week

Salem man's child sexual assault case heads to district court after judge finds probable cause.

Sports

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

UNK football returns to practice ahead of new season

Late comeback ends Nebraska Siege's inaugural season

Three Huskers named to preseason All-Big Ten Team

Nebraska Top 10 Volleyball Tournament brings new showcase, over 100 Teams to Kearney SportsPlex

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