What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center

The Southern Poverty Law Center is in the spotlight after the civil rights group announced Tuesday that it is the subject of a U.S. Justice Department criminal investigation because of its past use of paid informants

April 21, 2026Updated: April 21, 2026

By REBECCA BOONE

City officials share thoughts, next steps after Beatrice selected as possible NPPD small modular site

Reynolds woman charged with child abuse, connection to burglaries

34-year-old Echo Johnson is now facing five charges, including four felony counts, in connection to a string of burglaries in the Reynolds area

2026 Nebraska Girls Tennis State Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Jordy Frahm named 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year

Jordy Frahm named 2026 USA Collegiate Softball Player of the Year

State

Norfolk first responders host public safety training event

1 hr 17 mins ago

Snowplow Roadeo: operators compete in annual NDOT event

3 hrs 13 mins ago

Valentine Art Walk to feature music, poetry and interactive events

3 hrs 38 mins ago

Data center concerns spark debate at Kearney City Council meeting

4 hrs 3 mins ago

California man in custody on drug charges

4 hrs 9 mins ago

Kearney City Council approves apartment project near Hilltop Mall

5 hrs 23 mins ago

Sports

State golf roundup: Sidney sits 11th after first round of Class B state golf

2 hrs 20 mins ago

Players and coaches announced for Northeast Nebraska All Star basketball games

4 hrs 8 mins ago

2026 Nebraska Girls Tennis State Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

9 hrs 21 mins ago

Sidney softball teams split with Holyoke

17 hrs 31 mins ago

Peetz trio selected for Colorado North in 6-Man All-Star Classic

May 27th 2026, 3:15 AM UTC

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

May 26th 2026, 8:48 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

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