Tom Skerritt, a durable character actor with roles in 'Picket Fences,' 'Alien' and 'Top Gun,' dies

October 22, 2026Updated: October 22, 2026

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Regional

JD Vance’s North Platte rally includes agriculture announcement, medical emergency

Just two weeks after President Donald Trump visited Nebraska, Vice President JD Vance followed with a stop in North Platte on Thursday to campaign for Republican candidates.

Norfolk man arrested after police say he kept woman from leaving home

Osmond woman killed, passenger injured in crash involving tractor in Pierce County

Clearwater residents invited to help shape village’s next 10 years

State

JD Vance’s North Platte rally includes agriculture announcement, medical emergency

Tom Skerritt, a durable character actor with roles in 'Picket Fences,' 'Alien' and 'Top Gun,' dies

Regional

JD Vance’s North Platte rally includes agriculture announcement, medical emergency

Norfolk man arrested after police say he kept woman from leaving home

Osmond woman killed, passenger injured in crash involving tractor in Pierce County

Clearwater residents invited to help shape village’s next 10 years

State

JD Vance’s North Platte rally includes agriculture announcement, medical emergency

Nebraskans cross state lines for Trump rally in Sioux City

Norfolk man arrested after police say he kept woman from leaving home

JD Vance announces $1.3 billion fertilizer investment, plans for two Nebraska facilities

Osmond woman killed, passenger injured in crash involving tractor in Pierce County

UNK announces plan to close Mantor Hall after 60+ years

Sports

Previewing the 2026 HAC Volleyball Tournament Championship with Lincoln North Star head coach Jeremiah Kroll

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Northwestern Recap, Briar Cliff Preview

Oregon Breakdown | Bye Week Adjustments | Recruiting Special | Nebraska Football Now

Garden County grinds to victory at Leyton Triangular

'We're two plays away from being a Top 10 team': Rhule reflects heading into bye week

Gretna wins third state title with 2-1 victory over Gretna East

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