Refilling starts for newly painted Reflecting Pool in Washington, in photos

June 5, 2026Updated: June 5, 2026

By ALEX BRANDON, JULIA DEMAREE NIKHINSON, RAHMAT GUL, ROD LAMKEY, JR., JOHN MCDONNELL, ALLISON ROBBERT, and STEPHANIE SCARBROUGH

Road work coming to Highway 136 west of Beatrice

Drivers in Southeast Nebraska should prepare to wrangle with road work on Highway 136 west of Beatrice for most of the rest of this calendar year.

Beatrice family donates AED to Hidden Acres Golf Course, in honor of late mother

Jansen fire crew takes emergency response training to new heights

A Southeast Nebraska emergency response team annually tackles some literal high angle training to prepare for certain crisis situations.

Sell arraigned on nine charges; Johnston, others accept plea deals in Jefferson County District Court

Tanner Sell was arraigned on a total of nine charges while Terry Johnston accepted a plea deal in a domestic violence case. Read our full District Court Roundup here.

Ag & Outdoor

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

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Refilling starts for newly painted Reflecting Pool in Washington, in photos

Road work coming to Highway 136 west of Beatrice

Beatrice family donates AED to Hidden Acres Golf Course, in honor of late mother

Jansen fire crew takes emergency response training to new heights

Sell arraigned on nine charges; Johnston, others accept plea deals in Jefferson County District Court

State

Nebraska seeks temporary Medicaid work requirements exemption for Dawson County

District 47 Legislative Update

Former Husker Jordy Frahm Joins Softball Staff

Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as president and CEO

22nd annual Christian Cross Festival begins this Saturday

Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault

Sports

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field