Lake Mac Casino Resort opens in Ogallala with temporary casino and quarter horse races

A long-anticipated casino and racetrack is finally open in Western Nebraska, and it promises jobs, tourism and a boost to the local economy.

August 19, 2025Updated: August 20, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Nebraska Regents approve cuts to several UNK degree programs

Nebraska Regents approve cuts to several UNK degree programs

Volunteers step up again to feed firefighters battling Pressey Fire

Volunteers step up again to feed firefighters battling Pressey Fire

How National Weather Service tracks Nebraska wildfires with satellite technology

How National Weather Service tracks Nebraska wildfires with satellite technology

USDA relocation plan to bring research project, jobs to Nebraska facility

USDA relocation plan to bring research project, jobs to Nebraska facility

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

Hueser Joins UNK Basketball as Assistant Coach

Hueser Joins UNK Basketball as Assistant Coach

State

Annual tree giveaway draws crowd

Compliance checks held in Dawes and Sheridan counties

Fire crews continue battling Pressey Fire in Custer County

Nebraska Regents approve cuts to several UNK degree programs

Nitrate contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, study finds

Volunteers step up again to feed firefighters battling Pressey Fire

Sports

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety