Nebraska library still deciding how to spend $10k gift

The Columbus Public Library is still in shock after receiving $10,000 from the Carnegie Corporation.

February 13, 2026Updated: February 14, 2026

By Sara McKenna

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

Fire crews quickly contain pair of field flareups east of Fairbury

Fire crews quickly contain pair of field flareups east of Fairbury

Candidate for Gage County Sheriff no longer with department

Candidate for Gage County Sheriff no longer with department

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

State

Texas man to be sentenced for traffic death, near Beatrice

52 mins ago

Husker alumna reaches for the Moon with NASA role

2 hrs 3 mins ago

Gage County sends data center review to planning and zoning commission

2 hrs 52 mins ago

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

3 hrs 2 mins ago

Nebraska passes budget bills with work still needed to fill projected deficit

3 hrs 19 mins ago

Early morning power fluctuations linked to tripped relay

3 hrs 28 mins ago

Sports

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

4 hrs 16 mins ago

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

21 hrs 28 mins ago

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

21 hrs 32 mins ago

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

March 30th 2026, 9:39 AM UTC

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

March 29th 2026, 9:56 PM UTC

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

March 29th 2026, 12:36 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC