Kearney council member reflects on path from hometown to Naval War College

Kearney council member reflects on path from hometown to Naval War College

May 5, 2026Updated: May 5, 2026

By Peter Rice

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Regional

Rising from the ashes, Creighton Main Street staples find temporary home after devastating fire

In May, a devastating fire threatened to rip the heart out of Creighton’s Main Street, destroying four local businesses.

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

State

Tornado Watch issued for Northeast Colorado counties

National Weather Service issues Tornado Watch for Nebraska Panhandle

Southwest Nebraska and Northeast Colorado hit with Severe Weather Wednesday evening

Rising from the ashes, Creighton Main Street staples find temporary home after devastating fire

New eagle sculpture takes flight at Buffalo County Fairgrounds

City of Kimball to host annual Fourth of July Pool Party

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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