Preliminary Trial Wednesday for former county assessor

Rose Nelson scheduled for Morrill County Court

April 14, 2026Updated: April 14, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Regional

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

Colonial tea party brings history to life in Norfolk

Colonial tea party brings history to life in Norfolk

State

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

After nearly 45 years, Bryan Tuma to retire as Nebraska Crime Commission director

Auburn celebrates 50 years of Tree City USA

JCH&L plans to expand slate of therapy services, earns national Top 20 recognition

Black Hills Energy natural gas customers in Nebraska to get $4.7 million in refunds

Drug search at Valentine High School

Sports

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

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