Elm Creek uses relentless defense to take down Cross County 47-21

The Elm Creek girls basketball team used a strong second half and tough defense to defeat Cross County 47-21 in the Class D-1 state quarterfinals.

March 6, 2026Updated: March 6, 2026

By Michael Shively

Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

CANDIDATE FORUM: Beatrice mayoral race takes to candidate forum

CANDIDATE FORUM: Beatrice mayoral race takes to candidate forum

CANDIDATE FORUM: Sheriff's candidates discuss several issues

CANDIDATE FORUM: Sheriff's candidates discuss several issues

State

Authorities warn of fake traffic violation text scam in Nebraska

1 hr 54 mins ago

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

7 hrs 42 mins ago

Nebraska troopers rescue abducted Wisconsin girl, arrest suspect on I-80

7 hrs 45 mins ago

Semi driver seriously injured in rollover crash near Pine Bluffs

22 hrs 27 mins ago

Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

April 4th 2026, 9:49 PM UTC

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

April 4th 2026, 1:52 PM UTC

Sports

Throwers lead Chadron State at Easter Classic

1 hr 13 mins ago

Thomas scores 20 as West Virginia downs Creighton 87-70 in CBC

7 hrs 50 mins ago

WNCC baseball earns a split with Lamar Saturday

8 hrs ago

Colorado sports notes: Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

22 hrs 14 mins ago

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

April 4th 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

April 4th 2026, 11:57 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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