What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center

The Southern Poverty Law Center is in the spotlight after the civil rights group announced Tuesday that it is the subject of a U.S. Justice Department criminal investigation because of its past use of paid informants

April 21, 2026Updated: April 21, 2026

By REBECCA BOONE

Regional

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

NCN EXCLUSIVE: Humphrey native, SDSU Jackrabbit Jacob Sjuts

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

State

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Kimball County, southeast Wyoming

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for western Nebraska, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming

Art, music and poetry create connection in downtown Valentine

What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center

Regional

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

NCN EXCLUSIVE: Humphrey native, SDSU Jackrabbit Jacob Sjuts

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

State

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Kimball County, southeast Wyoming

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for western Nebraska, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming

Art, music and poetry create connection in downtown Valentine

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Multiple ambulances called to Cargill emergency

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Sports

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Ag & Outdoor

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

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30