Chappell inviting community to make a splash

Splash Pad grand opening May 21

Updated: May 10, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Chappell inviting community to make a splash

Regional

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility

5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

Northeast Nebraska healthcare provider rebrands as Pender Community Health

Northeast Nebraska healthcare provider rebrands as Pender Community Health

State

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Two arrested on child sexual assault charges in Alliance

Downtown Sounds

Frank Welch Masonic Lodge awards three local scholarships

Saint Francis Indian School improves attendance, graduation rates and academic performance

Ogallala schools receive $310,000 grant, name new early learning center

Sports

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

Bayne Fans 12 as Sidney Seniors Defeat Chadron

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

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