Sheriff weighs in on ‘Cookie Monster’ case, points to repeat offenses

Court records show Lavern Scott faces charges in an April case involving a child

May 5, 2026Updated: May 5, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Site of controlled burn reignites north of Fairbury

Site of controlled burn reignites north of Fairbury

Norris dismisses late due to reports of potential weapon threat

Norris dismisses late due to reports of potential weapon threat

Community Memorial Healthcare announces interim CFO

Community Memorial Healthcare announces interim CFO

Beatrice police arrest Lincoln man on suspicion of driving stolen motorcycle

Beatrice police arrest Lincoln man on suspicion of driving stolen motorcycle

State

Kearney council member reflects on path from hometown to Naval War College

1 hr 59 mins ago

Sheriff weighs in on ‘Cookie Monster’ case, points to repeat offenses

2 hrs 1 min ago

Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony scheduled for May 8

2 hrs 29 mins ago

Construction of Nebraska Panhandle Counseling Center in Kimball underway

3 hrs 40 mins ago

Site of controlled burn reignites north of Fairbury

4 hrs 39 mins ago

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

6 hrs 14 mins ago

Sports

Sidney names Gabe Dorcey as head boys basketball coach

May 4th 2026, 4:27 PM UTC

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

May 2nd 2026, 4:01 PM UTC

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

May 2nd 2026, 3:41 PM UTC

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

May 1st 2026, 8:41 PM UTC

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

May 1st 2026, 8:02 PM UTC

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

May 1st 2026, 2:35 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC