Omaha North returns to state title game for first time in 26 years

The Vikings beat Kearney 59-47

Updated: March 6, 2026

By Eric McKay

Regional

Crash Leaves Northeast Nebraska Village Without Water

Crash Leaves Northeast Nebraska Village Without Water

Arnold students receive helmets, school grant through Small Towns Matter program

Arnold students receive helmets, school grant through Small Towns Matter program

NCN to provide live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

NCN to provide live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

Norfolk Sculpture Walk offers healing and connection through stainless steel

Norfolk Sculpture Walk offers healing and connection through stainless steel

State

Lincoln woman sentenced in Federal court

Third woman charged with sex assault at Kearney YRTC

Black bear safely captured after wandering into east Cheyenne neighborhood

Kimball Jr./Sr. High School hosts third annual Longhorn Recognition Night

Cruise N Class Car Club awards $2,000 in scholarships to local students pursuing automotive careers

Sidney school board recognizes April students of the month

Sports

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

WNCC baseball ends season with loss to Southeast at regionals

Field set for Colorado 1A state tournament semifinals

Colorado sports notes: Schwarber homers twice, Phillies beat Rockies 6-0 and improve to 10-3 under Mattingly

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