Turning Point USA’s high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns

A push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate

April 15, 2026Updated: April 15, 2026

By MARGERY A. BECK and SAHAR AKBARZAI

Reminder: avoid areas with downed power lines

Reminder: avoid areas with downed power lines

Nebraska wins another close contest, advances to super regional after 1-0 win over GCU

Nebraska wins another close contest, advances to super regional after 1-0 win over GCU

Severe storm causes significant damage in Fairbury; cleanup process underway

Severe storm causes significant damage in Fairbury; cleanup process underway

Lightning to blame, for late night house fire in Beatrice

Lightning to blame, for late night house fire in Beatrice

State

Families start picking up the pieces after tornado near St. Libory

1 hr 26 mins ago

I-80 construction project set to begin in Cheyenne, Kimball counties

1 hr 29 mins ago

Southeast Nebraska faces threat of large hail and severe storms today

1 hr 55 mins ago

Near-blizzard conditions shut down I-80 in Wyoming as spring snowstorm slams region

2 hrs 38 mins ago

Frahm Tabbed Top 3 Candidate for USA Softball Player of the Year

3 hrs 10 mins ago

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

4 hrs 36 mins ago

Sports

WNCC to hold volleyball individual, team camps in June

2 hrs ago

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

17 hrs 20 mins ago

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

17 hrs 44 mins ago

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

May 17th 2026, 1:07 AM UTC

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

May 15th 2026, 7:36 PM UTC

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

May 15th 2026, 7:09 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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