Union Pacific Railroad’s Newest commemorative locomotive No. 4547 embarks on first freight mission hauling Artemis III rocket parts

No. 4547 Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary and is the third in presidential locomotive series

June 3, 2026Updated: June 3, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

For years, a group of adults in Fairbury has joined forces to create a tackle football league for kids, something that's even more meaningful now that participation in the sport at the varsity level has continued to drop.

Gage County Sheriff's Office arrests one, after shots fired call in Wymore

Over one hundred turn out for public forum on data centers

Gage County Planning/Zoning board recommends 18-month moratorium for data centers

State

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

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Sedgwick County deputies seize evidence, stolen property during search; suspect sought on felony warrant

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Downtown Sounds

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Jury rules Not Guilty

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Valentine considers program to reduce feral cat population

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Kimball Trap Team headed to Nationals next month

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Sports

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

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West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

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UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

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Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

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Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

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Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

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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

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