A Win for the Nebraska Brand Committee and Nebraska’s Cattle Industry

Senator Barry DeKay’s Legislative Bill 1187, known as the “brand bill,” advanced successfully through first-round debate on the floor of the Nebraska Legislature yesterday.

April 2, 2026Updated: April 2, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Boomgaarn gets probation term after attempted child enticement case

Fairbury couple accused of child sexual assault plead not guilty to all counts in district court

BPS announces leadership change at middle school

Man arrested after run in with police in Beatrice

State

104.3 KIMB to host candidate forums in advance of primary elections

1 hr 8 mins ago

Sidney High students selected for Cornhusker Girls State

1 hr 10 mins ago

Cardenas seeks hold onto sheriff’s office

1 hr 19 mins ago

Former deputy seeks sheriff’s seat

1 hr 21 mins ago

State lifts burn order, but local fire officials urge continued caution amid dry conditions

1 hr 24 mins ago

Boomgaarn gets probation term after attempted child enticement case

2 hrs 22 mins ago

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

April 1st 2026, 8:55 PM UTC

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

April 1st 2026, 3:37 PM UTC

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

March 31st 2026, 10:25 PM UTC

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

March 31st 2026, 10:21 PM UTC

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

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