Trump promised to cut electric costs in half. Bills in energy-rich West Virginia now top mortgages

West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income

April 9, 2026Updated: April 9, 2026

By MARGIE MASON

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

'Very important to us to be part of the community': Business celebrating 60 years in Beatrice by giving back

'Very important to us to be part of the community': Business celebrating 60 years in Beatrice by giving back

JD Vance rally draws 950 people in North Platte, according to Vance officials

The event at the D&N Event Center drew supporters of different ages, including students who skipped school to see the vice president.

State

Creighton students dance to raise money for Children’s Nebraska

3 hrs 20 mins ago

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

6 hrs 18 mins ago

22-year-old dies in crash north of Hartington

10 hrs 20 mins ago

Flood receives NAHB Defender of Housing Award in Norfolk

October 24th 2026, 1:48 AM UTC

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

October 23rd 2026, 10:40 PM UTC

No remains found in basement dig for missing Lincoln woman Regina Bos

October 23rd 2026, 9:53 PM UTC

Sports

Sidney Tops Cozad 35-19 to Complete Third Straight Undefeated Regular Season

10 hrs 38 mins ago

Nebraska high school football playoff brackets released

12 hrs 55 mins ago

Beatrice runner Ribble places 3rd at state cross country

16 hrs 1 min ago

Plainview/Osmond plays spoiler in week 9

October 24th 2026, 3:38 AM UTC

Liam Gonzalez becomes Norfolk High's first boys cross country state champion

October 24th 2026, 12:29 AM UTC

Wayne bounces back from first-set loss for third place finish at Mid-State tournament

October 23rd 2026, 12:48 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC