New Fire and Rescue Station opens in Verdigre

Includes more room for equipment and personel

June 5, 2026Updated: June 5, 2026

By Oliver Begeman

Regional

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

New Nebraska law modernizes 123-year-old jail supervision standards

New Nebraska law modernizes 123-year-old jail supervision standards

Rare lake sturgeon netted at Gavins Point Dam traveled 681 miles upstream

Rare lake sturgeon netted at Gavins Point Dam traveled 681 miles upstream

14-Year-Old Kiegan Werner overcomes totaled car to win IMCA National Rookie of the Year

14-Year-Old Kiegan Werner overcomes totaled car to win IMCA National Rookie of the Year

State

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney Friday with new car show addition

Applications open for new Cheyenne County Economic Development Corporation board

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

New Fire and Rescue Station opens in Verdigre

Norfolk nonprofit hospital paid a doctor nearly $5 million. Is it a symptom of a flawed system?

Mistrial declared for man accused in death of Nebraska trooper

Sports

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

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

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