Volunteers Help Preserve Niobrara River on National Public Lands Day

Volunteers spent Saturday giving back to one of Nebraska’s natural treasures as part of National Public Lands Day.

September 27, 2026Updated: September 27, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

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Regional

Omaha funeral home placed on probation after unlicensed cremations

Omaha funeral home placed on probation after unlicensed cremations

Norfolk man arrested after police find more than 200 suspected child sexual abuse images

Norfolk man arrested after police find more than 200 suspected child sexual abuse images

Three injured in two-vehicle crash near Humphrey

Three injured in two-vehicle crash near Humphrey

Rising diesel costs squeezing Northeast Nebraska businesses ahead of harvest

Rising diesel costs squeezing Northeast Nebraska businesses ahead of harvest

State

Volunteers Help Preserve Niobrara River on National Public Lands Day

Kimball family hosts Second Annual Lawn Mower Races in honor of Gary Bowron

Rural Nebraska lawmakers call on Osborn to respond to leaked audio comments

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Douglas County sheriff referred cases to ICE and floated deal with agency amid national crackdown

Czech President Pavel's trip to Nebraska concludes with joint presser alongside Pillen

Sports

Sidney Edges Chadron 7-6 in Defensive Battle

Leigh Rolls Past Clarkson in Rough Rivalry Reunion

Class C2 #2 Cedar Catholic dominates rival Norfolk Catholic

Lady Raiders Fall at No. 3 Gering

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Morningside recap, Waldorf preview

No. 1 Nebraska sweeps Mizzou in rescheduled Wrigley match

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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