Rising costs a concern for Jefferson County and highway department

Rising costs a concern for Jefferson County and highway department

June 10, 2026Updated: June 10, 2026

By Timothy Hackett

Regional

Ground broken on Madison's latest affordable housing project

Ground broken on Madison's latest affordable housing project

Norfolk Fire Department practices lifesaving swift-water rescues at Johnson Park

Norfolk Fire Department practices lifesaving swift-water rescues at Johnson Park

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Dog with cancer finds new purpose fostering kittens in Omaha

Dog with cancer finds new purpose fostering kittens in Omaha

State

WeeShire Mains makes progress on various projects including Blueberry Field

Rising costs a concern for Jefferson County and highway department

Electrical failure triggers sewer bypass

South Fork Fire grows to nearly 9,000 acres, remains 0% contained

Lake McConaughy inflows hit a record low

Troopers Arrest 65 Impaired Drivers in Make It Click Campaign

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

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

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists