Accident occurs outside of Grand Island leaves one dead, two injured

Grand Island Police Department is currently investigating the issue

June 18, 2026Updated: June 18, 2026

By Oliver Begeman

Accident occurs outside of Grand Island leaves one dead, two injured

Regional

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

Northeast Nebraska foundation funded K-9 tied to major drug bust

Funding for 525-pound I-80 drug bust traced back to northeast Nebraska foundation

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

State

Scottsbluff's Seth Dvorak graduates from Nebraska State Patrol academy, earns marksmanship award

Ricketts pushes housing bill aimed at increasing supply, lowering costs

Fourth former Kearney YRTC employee arrested, faces six felonies

Sidney City Council to discuss fireworks ahead of Fourth of July

After freeholder petition fails in Gage County, filers plan to tap into legislature to affect property tax change

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Sports

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey