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

Fairbury debuts new city offices, council chambers

Beatrice Fire and Rescue receives new ambulance

America 250 time capsule awaits 2076

BPD provides new details in middle school potential bomb threat

State

Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death

1 hr 2 mins ago

Atkinson fire contained after forcing highway closure, evacuation notice

2 hrs 38 mins ago

WNCC splits conference games with McCook

2 hrs 45 mins ago

Amazon celebrates 2nd anniversary in Grand Island , 5 million packages delivered

16 hrs 37 mins ago

Grass fire results in evacuation

17 hrs 3 mins ago

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

17 hrs 48 mins ago

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

April 22nd 2026, 2:09 PM UTC

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

April 21st 2026, 5:42 PM UTC

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

April 20th 2026, 6:48 PM UTC

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

April 20th 2026, 3:16 AM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

April 20th 2026, 3:15 AM UTC

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

April 19th 2026, 4:08 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

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