76-year-old man dies in Johnson Lake drowning

Gosper County authorities say no foul play is suspected as the investigation continues

June 22, 2026Updated: June 22, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

76-year-old man dies in Johnson Lake drowning

Gosper County Sheriff's Office

Regional

Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus this season

Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus this season

Wedding ring left at Norfolk YMCA traced to South Dakota pawn shop

Wedding ring left at Norfolk YMCA traced to South Dakota pawn shop

Norfolk man arrested after telling police he assaulted girlfriend

Norfolk man arrested after telling police he assaulted girlfriend

From school notebooks to city walls, how one Northeast Nebraskan got his start in painting murals

From school notebooks to city walls, how one Northeast Nebraskan got his start in painting murals

State

Gordon City Council takes no action on proposed firework ban

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

76-year-old man dies in Johnson Lake drowning

Commission greenlights marijuana being legally planted in Nebraska

Descendant of John Brown escapees helps renew Mayhew Cabin

Quarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska

Sports

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

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

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities