Nebraska Democrats clash in US House primary for the state's 'blue dot' district

The fate of Nebraska’s “blue dot” will play prominently as Democratic voters select a congressional nominee in the state’s 2nd District

May 12, 2026Updated: May 12, 2026

By MARGERY A. BECK and STEVE PEOPLES

Under guidance from SATRA, Southeast Nebraska first responders ascend Farmers Cooperative grain silos for specialized rescue training

In the rare event someone gets hurt atop one of Nebraska's ubiquitous grain silos, emergency response crews must know how to get them down, safely.

Arraignment set for August, for Beatrice shooting death suspect

ATV riders cruise through rural Clatonia in third summer Fire Ride, a unique community collaboration

A couple hundred people got to intimately experience the innate beauty of rural Nebraska via their vehicles this weekend, while helping raise money to improve an element of a small town community.

Busy summer of facility work, for Beatrice Public Schools

State

Superintendent cites little more than $1 million in staff reductions

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TT’s Pub & Grub completes expansion of entertainment room

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Warrants lead to drug trafficking, firearms charges

20 hrs 15 mins ago

Under guidance from SATRA, Southeast Nebraska first responders ascend Farmers Cooperative grain silos for specialized rescue training

22 hrs 13 mins ago

Former Valentine police officer sentenced for DUI, changes plea in assault case

22 hrs 33 mins ago

How a search for a biological father sparked Norfolk’s newest apartment complex

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Sports

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

July 15th 2026, 7:20 PM UTC

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

July 9th 2026, 6:54 PM UTC

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

July 8th 2026, 9:01 PM UTC

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

July 2nd 2026, 3:33 PM UTC

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

July 2nd 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

July 1st 2026, 4:34 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC