Katie Stewart blasts 3-run home run to send Texas into Final Four at WCWS

By The Associated Press | Photo by NU Athletic Communications

May 31, 2026Updated: May 31, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Katie Stewart blasts 3-run home run to send Texas into Final Four at WCWS

Regional

Pilger parents sentenced on animal cruelty charges, await update on seven children

Pilger parents sentenced on animal cruelty charges, await update on seven children

Omaha man cited after pickup crashes into creek near Pilger

Omaha man cited after pickup crashes into creek near Pilger

Norfolk seeks public input on e-bikes, scooters and other e-rideables

Norfolk seeks public input on e-bikes, scooters and other e-rideables

49th Old Time Threshing Bee draws regional crowds to Northeast Nebraska

49th Old Time Thresher’s Bee draws regional crowds to Northeast Nebraska

State

2026 Nebraska Library Fall Crawl kicks off

Gordon City Council President Plans to Resign

Ricketts introduces bill to give farmers ownership of agricultural data

Mullen power outage planned for Sept. 30

Open Plains Transit says it will end operations Sept. 30 without NDOT reimbursement

Valentine downtown sees new life as historic building is restored

Sports

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

Nebraska to open 2027 season at Arrowhead

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

Huskers turn to Michigan State after successful non-conference play

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

Nebraska rolls by North Dakota 34-7, heads into conference play 3-0

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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