What to know about the evolution of execution methods in the US

A federal appeals court says Alabama's use of nitrogen gas for executions needs more study to see if it violates the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment

June 9, 2026Updated: June 9, 2026

By REBECCA BOONE

Beatrice Community Hospital Foundation Awards $7,138 in 2026 Mini-Healthcare Grants

A grant program is providing more than $7,000, dedicated to enhancing patient care, comfort, and operational efficiency at Beatrice Community Hospital.

Man arrested, deputy injured after Tuesday morning standoff at Crete Walmart

Bee Bum, Korner Pumpkin Patch already preparing for pumpkin season

Fog blamed in single-vehicle roll over, in southern Lancaster County

State

Nebraska auditor raises concerns over who is receiving WIC benefits

1 hr 33 mins ago

Beatrice Community Hospital Foundation Awards $7,138 in 2026 Mini-Healthcare Grants

4 hrs 38 mins ago

Man arrested, deputy injured after Tuesday morning standoff at Crete Walmart

5 hrs 38 mins ago

Good Samaritan Searching for Prospective Patient to Benefit From No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery

5 hrs 45 mins ago

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

6 hrs 44 mins ago

Affordable housing crunch leaves Nebraska kids unstable

7 hrs 22 mins ago

Sports

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

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