Bear attack injures two hikers in Yellowstone National Park

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack on a popular hiking trail near Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful geyser

May 5, 2026Updated: May 5, 2026

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Regional

Governor Pillen appoints Fliam as county court judge in northeast Nebraska

Governor Pillen appoints Fliam as county court judge in northeast Nebraska

Woman arrested after stabbing in Madison County

Woman arrested after stabbing in Madison County

Knox County court dismisses lawsuits tied to microphone controversy

Knox County court dismisses lawsuits tied to microphone controversy

Downtown Norfolk Farmers Market kicks off season with energy and new vendors

Downtown Norfolk Farmers Market kicks off season with energy and new vendors

State

Construction of Nebraska Panhandle Counseling Center in Kimball underway

Site of controlled burn reignites north of Fairbury

Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site

Nebraska to take part in Texas volleyball showcase

Appeals court upholds decision to try Scottsbluff teen as adult in murder case

As births rise in Valentine, youth volunteers step in to help clinic

Sports

Sidney names Gabe Dorcey as head boys basketball coach

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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