Small town, big growth: Clearwater honored by the governor with state award

One Northeast Nebraska town best known for its rodeo is now earning statewide recognition for its growth.

April 6, 2026Updated: April 6, 2026

By Tyler Murphy

Regional

Hoiberg reflects on best season in program history

Hoiberg reflects on best season in program history

Small town, big growth: Clearwater honored by the governor with state award

Small town, big growth: Clearwater honored by the governor with state award

Investigation underway after man found dead in Norfolk jail

Investigation underway after man found dead in Norfolk jail

20-year-old college student injured in rollover crash on Highway 15

20-year-old college student injured in rollover crash on Highway 15

State

Popovich enters commissioners race

Quilts of Valor presentation set for Sunday

Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame Foundation announces its 2026 induction class

Geneva councilperson apologizes, VFW to try proposal again

Valentine dance coach named Nebraska Coach of the Year

Inside Nebraska’s budget: How policy proposals impacted state budget bills past and present

Sports

Throwers lead Chadron State at Easter Classic

Thomas scores 20 as West Virginia downs Creighton 87-70 in CBC

WNCC baseball earns a split with Lamar Saturday

Colorado sports notes: Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland