RECAP: All of the biggest weekend stories across Nebraska

A recap of the weekend's biggest stories from across Nebraska, from winter weather to politics to COVID-19.

October 25, 2020Updated: October 25, 2020

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Sen. Clouse discusses legislative transition, Good Life District during primary election event

Sen. Clouse discusses legislative transition, Good Life District during primary election event

Newcomer Ohri, incumbent Buschkoetter lead Kearney city council primary vote

Newcomer Ohri, incumbent Buschkoetter lead Kearney council primary vote

Ricketts secures primary victory during Kearney watch party

Ricketts secures primary victory during Kearney watch party

Hastings YMCA Names New CEO

Hastings YMCA Names New CEO

Kearney approves Good Life District ballot measure

Kearney approves Good Life District ballot measure

State

Young rattlesnake found at Creek Valley Elementary

Chadron, O’Neill police, Brown County Sheriff receive funding for seat belt enforcement campaign

Fire departments stretched thin as crews battle ongoing wildfire north of Henry

May appeals felony weapons charge to state court of appeals; District Court sentencing postponed

Sterling Fire Department issues Red Flag Warning

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge adding grazing permits following historic fires

Sports

Bayard sweeps team titles at Class D-9 district meet

Destination Lewiston: Doane baseball books program's first trip to NAIA World Series

Plainview wins boys and girls titles at D-4 district meet

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires