Texas man receives prison term, for Beatrice traffic death

Rene Castaneda sentenced in Gage County District Court

May 21, 2026Updated: May 21, 2026

By Doug Kennedy

Widespread local response helps Fairbury cemetery quickly recover from unprecedented storms

Widespread local response helps Fairbury cemetery quickly recover from unprecedented storms

Southeast Nebraska lakes benefit from recent heavy rains

Southeast Nebraska lakes benefit from recent heavy rains

City re-approves tax incentive for GoodLife Agriculture

City re-approves tax incentive for GoodLife Agriculture

Otoe County passes moratorium, data center or not

Otoe County passes moratorium, data center or not

State

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado

1 hr 10 mins ago

14-year-old arrested in North Omaha homicide

1 hr 36 mins ago

Texas man receives prison term, for Beatrice traffic death

2 hrs 5 mins ago

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store

2 hrs 24 mins ago

The Breaking Point: Nebraska teachers are quitting, saying they have little choice

2 hrs 54 mins ago

Svoboda destroys state record in the 400m with a chance to take two more golds

3 hrs 8 mins ago

Sports

Ogallala claims District C-5 golf title as area golfers punch tickets to state

20 hrs 49 mins ago

Josh Jung hits tiebreaking single in 9th inning as Rangers rally for 5-4 win over Rockies

21 hrs 13 mins ago

Sidney medals three times on opening day of Class B state track meet

22 hrs 22 mins ago

Hitchcock County, Perkins County qualify for state at Class D-5 district golf meet

23 hrs 44 mins ago

Some of the best track and field athletes in state history will compete in State Meet

May 19th 2026, 11:16 PM UTC

Sidney captures first district golf title since 2007

May 19th 2026, 11:06 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

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