Flag marking America’s 250th flies over Cherry County on its trip across Nebraska

A flag traveling across Nebraska is in Valentine. The flag, which commemorates America’s 250th anniversary, has been flying outside the Cherry County Courthouse.

November 13, 2026Updated: November 13, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Flag marking America’s 250th flies over Cherry County on its trip across Nebraska

Regional

Arlington man charged with first-degree murder in girlfriend's shooting death

Madison County Sheriff's Office K9 Woods to receive protective vest

Norfolk Arts Center's Parade of Trees returns with 20 decorated trees

Cedar Catholic coach returns to sidelines weeks after brain cancer diagnosis as Trojans chase history

Hartington coach returns to sidelines weeks after brain cancer diagnosis as Trojans chase history

State

Flag marking America’s 250th flies over Cherry County on its trip across Nebraska

Regional

Arlington man charged with first-degree murder in girlfriend's shooting death

Madison County Sheriff's Office K9 Woods to receive protective vest

Norfolk Arts Center's Parade of Trees returns with 20 decorated trees

Cedar Catholic coach returns to sidelines weeks after brain cancer diagnosis as Trojans chase history

State

Roadwork to begin on two stretches of I-80 in central Nebraska

Flag marking America’s 250th flies over Cherry County on its trip across Nebraska

Nebraska joins $63 million settlement with Family Dollar over pricing allegations

Arlington man charged with first-degree murder in girlfriend's shooting death

Grand Island business organizes care packages for Nebraska National Guard soldiers overseas

Madison County Sheriff's Office K9 Woods to receive protective vest

Sports

Kearney High girls soccer coach named state coach of the year

2026 NAIA football season concludes with another installment of Nebraska's longest-running rivalry

Huskers clinch Big Ten regular season title with sweep of Illinois

Adams Central Flips 2-7 Season Into State Semifinal Run

Previewing the 125th matchup between Doane and Hastings with Hastings head coach Matt Franzen

Youth basketball tips off in Sidney

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