Manufacturing hiring returns to growth after 11-month decline

After nearly a year in the red, the regional economy is finally showing a spark of life.

April 2, 2026Updated: April 2, 2026

By Tyler Murphy

Regional

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

Norfolk Fire assists with cornfield blaze near Highway 81

Norfolk Fire assists with cornfield blaze near Highway 81

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

Fire re-sparks under high winds in Knox County

Fire re-sparks under high winds in Knox County

State

Amazon celebrates 2nd anniversary in Grand Island , 5 million packages delivered

Grass fire results in evacuation

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

No injuries in northwest Nebraska rollover accident

City outlines position in Grand Island Good Life District dispute

Sidney High Speech Team completes successful season

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

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

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

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