PREEC 2026 Scholarship accepting applicants

PREEC 2026 Scholarship accepting applicants

February 13, 2026Updated: February 13, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Regional

New leadership for Norfolk High tennis programs

New leadership for Norfolk High tennis programs

National recognition for local results: how Northeast Community College is fueling the work force

National recognition for local results: how Northeast Community College is fueling the work force

Man seriously injured in one-vehicle crash southeast of Stanton

Man seriously injured in one-vehicle crash southeast of Stanton

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

State

Chicken production plan drawing opposition near Cortland

It's Tax Day. Treasury says 53 million filers used new Trump tax breaks before the deadline

State auditor warns Nebraska health insurance fund could run out

Meet the aircraft, crews on standby in Ainsworth following Sandhills fires

City Council offers City Manager duties to Hanson

Benefits slashed: Nebraska disability switch leaves hundreds desperate for help

Sports

Johnson-Brock earns eight top medals

Scottsbluff, Hemingford highlight strong day at Mitchell golf invites

Potter-Dix boys, Ogallala girls claim titles at Leyton Invite

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard