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August 19, 2026Updated: August 19, 2026

By Bethany Brunson

Regional

Hastings College Celebrates International Students with Flag Raising Ceremony

New Broken Bow facility aims to turn livestock waste into renewable natural gas

United Way Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Impact on South Central Nebraska

IRS brings temporary taxpayer assistance center to Grand Island

Donors Help Mary Lanning Healthcare Purchase New Defibrillators

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

State

Grill, gun and a $1.5 million goal, Valentine events center auction on Sunday

PartyLine Wednesday, August 19th

Regional

Hastings College Celebrates International Students with Flag Raising Ceremony

New Broken Bow facility aims to turn livestock waste into renewable natural gas

United Way Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Impact on South Central Nebraska

IRS brings temporary taxpayer assistance center to Grand Island

Donors Help Mary Lanning Healthcare Purchase New Defibrillators

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

State

Grill, gun and a $1.5 million goal, Valentine events center auction on Sunday

City Council tables Keep Sidney Beautiful funding request

Attorney General Hilgers launches online safety guide for parents

Attorney General Hilgers files lawsuit against First Street for harming Nebraska homeowners

Disturbance call results in two arrests

KCTS requests assistance from City of Kimball in adding transfer bus stop

Sports

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview

With addition of five-star Husker commit Trae Taylor, Millard South eyes three-peat

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

Community volleyball season starts August 27

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