Jim Whittaker, the first American to climb Mount Everest, dies at 97

Jim Whittaker, the first American to climb Mount Everest, dies at 97

April 8, 2026Updated: April 8, 2026

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Regional

Two killed in head-on crash in Madison County

Two killed in head-on crash in Madison County

Live music and local flavor return to downtown Norfolk

Live music and local flavor return to downtown Norfolk

Rarely contested Knox County Sheriff position draws three candidates

Rarely contested Knox County Sheriff position draws three candidates

Norfolk High athletes mentor 400 local youth at Kiwanis Track Meet

Norfolk High athletes mentor 400 local youth at Kiwanis Track Meet

State

Community celebrates new trail in Chadron

Kimball Longhorns took home medals from Best in the West Tournament

Hay Springs athlete earns top honors at Best in the West meet

Valentine Chamber names new executive director

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

Sports

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

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

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