Tribes sue to halt exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site

Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government, bidding to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred ceremonial site in the Black Hills

May 4, 2026Updated: May 4, 2026

By SARAH RAZA

Huskers roll by Oklahoma State, punch ticket to WCWS

Behind strong all around effort, Huskers take game one of super regional

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Nebraska Softball super regional opener to resume Friday afternoon

State

Downtown Sounds performer Kimberly Meyer earns national music award nomination

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Endangered Missing Advisory issued for 18-year-old last possibly seen in Sidney

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Wakefield Community Schools split ways with Dr. Matt Farup

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Kearney Catholic girls track secures three-peat

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Two seriously injured in I-80 construction zone crash near Ogallala

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After near-record warm months, Nebraska could see top-10 hottest year

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Sports

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

5 hrs 27 mins ago

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

May 24th 2026, 3:30 AM UTC

Shaydyn Rasby, Katelyn Walker win state titles as area athletes close strong in Omaha

May 24th 2026, 3:04 AM UTC

Murray State CC, of Oklahoma, wins NJCAA Division 2 Golf Title

May 23rd 2026, 12:27 PM UTC

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

May 23rd 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

Lowery wins state high jump title as area athletes shine at Burke Stadium

May 23rd 2026, 4:35 AM 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

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