Johnson announces retirement as Cheyenne County Commission

Effective May 19

April 20, 2026Updated: April 20, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Johnson announces retirement as Cheyenne County Commission

Regional

Northeast Nebraska foundation funded K-9 tied to major drug bust

Funding for 525-pound I-80 drug bust traced back to northeast Nebraska foundation

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms

Help is on the way for areas of Nebraska that were adversely affected by strong bouts of severe weather last month.

Man reported missing found dead after motorcycle crash near Osmond

Man reported missing found dead after motorcycle crash near Osmond

State

Norfolk Police gets new storage system project approved

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

NU regents to consider Clarkson-Nebraska Medicine next steps, 4.25% tuition increase

Watchorn appointed as interim county commissioner

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Northeast Nebraska foundation funded K-9 tied to major drug bust

Sports

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey