15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

The Mustangs swept the Wildcats 25-22, 25-18, 25-23

October 28, 2026Updated: October 28, 2026

By Eric McKay

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Regional

Utility work begins along E 25th Street in Kearney

Utility work begins along E 25th Street in Kearney

Community Connections Brought Husker Basketball to Grand Island

Community Connections Brought Husker Basketball to Grand Island

Hastings man sentenced for leaving 1-year-old child in Adams County ditch

Hastings man sentenced for leaving 1-year-old child in Adams County ditch

LOVB Nebraska Doubles Down on Grand Island in 2027

LOVB Nebraska Doubles Down on Grand Island in 2027

KHS Octet Selected to Perform National Anthem at NSAA Class A Football Championship

KHS Octet Selected to Perform National Anthem at NSAA Class A Football Championship

Florida Fugitive Arrested in Hastings on Child Pornography Charges

Florida Fugitive Arrested in Hastings on Child Pornography Charges

State

Two pets killed in house fire near Norfolk

New pilot program gives students chance to create content for NSAA

Madison County Election Commissioner addresses voter concerns and voter turnout

Bridgeport road project nears completion

Trial involving death of five year old child, begins in Gage County District Court

Free screening of Nebraska-based film ‘Going for Two’ set for Friday in Wayne

Sports

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

Pierce Punishes the Pioneers to Punch Their Ticket to the District Final

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

Lady Raiders Fall to Ogallala in Sub-District Semifinal

Norris boys second in Class B, Tri County boys second in Class D at 2026 Cross Country State Championships

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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