CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

CNN founder Ted Turner has died at age 87. The network says the outspoken and often outrageous television pioneer died Wednesday.

May 6, 2026Updated: May 6, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Car Enthusiasts Stop in Hastings for One Lap Across America

Car Enthusiasts Stop in Hastings for One Lap Across America

Gas leak prompts evacuations in Pierce

Gas leak prompts evacuations in Pierce

USDA Under Secretary visits Nebraska, hears from producers

USDA Under Secretary visits Nebraska, hears from producers

After 56 years, Norfolk Zoubek Oil Co. transitions ownership

After 56 years, Norfolk Zoubek Oil Co. transitions ownership

State

Car Enthusiasts Stop in Hastings for One Lap Across America

Commissioners approve advertising for District 2 candidates

Younes Hospitality honored with Celebrate Tourism award

FNBO donates $150,000 to Western Nebraska wildfire aid

Chappell community awarded $5,000 grant

Water safety grant window May 18 to June 18

Sports

Morgan Haupt wins Big Boy Big Wheel Race for second straight year

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

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