‘Liberation,’ about a consciousness-raising women’s group in the 1970s, wins the Tony Award for best new play

‘Liberation,’ about a consciousness-raising women’s group in the 1970s, wins the Tony Award for best new play

June 8, 2026Updated: June 8, 2026

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Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake

Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake

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

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.

State

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Kimball area

1 hr 48 mins ago

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Potter area

1 hr 53 mins ago

Veterans, families recognized at Schuyler Dedication Ceremony

2 hrs 53 mins ago

Hundreds of cyclists riding across Nebraska this week

4 hrs 11 mins ago

Ricketts calls China an existential threat

4 hrs 14 mins ago

Wiener dog and corgi races debut at Long Pine Outlaw Days

15 hrs 16 mins ago

Sports

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

2 hrs 26 mins ago

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

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

June 4th 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

June 2nd 2026, 9:04 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC