Flags to be flown half-staff across the country in honor of Nebraska native

Governor Pillen announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown in honor of Nebraska native and World War II veteran Robert Kuechel.

Updated: May 13, 2026

By Brenden Flood

Flags to be flown half-staff across the country in honor of Nebraska native

Beatrice head softball coach has resigned after one season at the helm

Beatrice head softball coach has resigned after one season at the helm

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

Gage County Clerk Magistrate Sherri Ullman to retire at the end of October

Gage County Clerk Magistrate Sherri Ullman to retire at the end of October

Nebraska seeks federal disaster assistance after flooding, Douglas County loans approved

Nebraska seeks federal disaster assistance after flooding, Douglas County loans approved

State

Two pets killed in house fire near Norfolk

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New pilot program gives students chance to create content for NSAA

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Trial involving death of five year old child, begins in Gage County District Court

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Sports

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

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15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

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Pierce Punishes the Pioneers to Punch Their Ticket to the District Final

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Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

10 hrs ago

Lady Raiders Fall to Ogallala in Sub-District Semifinal

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Norris boys second in Class B, Tri County boys second in Class D at 2026 Cross Country State Championships

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Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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