Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions

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May 16, 2026Updated: May 16, 2026

By The Associated Press

Tri County kicks off expansion and renovation plans with groundbreaking

After narrowly passing a revised bond proposal in December, Tri County Public Schools is breaking ground on a large project to renovate and expand the DeWitt campus

Beatrice Police Department receives UTV donation, project lifesaver takes next steps

Summer mosquito spraying underway in Beatrice

Road work set to begin on Highway 8, east of Barneston

State

Nebraska Mourns the Loss of Long-Time Football Assistant Coach George Darlington

2 hrs 51 mins ago

Kimball Library to install automatic door openers

June 13th 2026, 11:49 PM UTC

46th Norfolk Lions Club Youth Fishing Derby helps bring families together

June 13th 2026, 6:10 PM UTC

New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases

June 13th 2026, 2:38 PM UTC

Highway 20 reopens as South Fork Fire near Crawford reaches 42% containment

June 13th 2026, 12:51 PM UTC

The Dark Team dominates in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game

June 12th 2026, 11:53 PM UTC

Sports

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

June 13th 2026, 4:03 AM UTC

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

June 9th 2026, 10:07 PM UTC

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

June 8th 2026, 1:06 AM UTC

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

June 6th 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

June 6th 2026, 2:10 AM UTC

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

June 4th 2026, 10:04 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC