Pope urges US to recommit to founding ideas of protecting life, human dignity on 250th anniversary

Pope Leo XIV is praying for the United States to recommit itself to its founding ideals on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

July 3, 2026Updated: July 3, 2026

By NICOLE WINFIELD

Beatrice Fire talks proper disposal of used fireworks

Beatrice Fire talks proper disposal of used fireworks

Beatrice wrestling fireworks stand back for another year

Beatrice wrestling fireworks stand back for another year

Extreme heat, humidity brings added challenge to fire fighting

Extreme heat, humidity brings added challenge to fire fighting

Historical Society hosts naturalization ceremony

The U.S. Immigration Service held a naturalization ceremony just ahead of America 250 anniversary

State

State Patrol adds two new police service dogs, including Kearney-based K-9

4 hrs 18 mins ago

Troopers urge sober driving for Independence Day weekend

5 hrs 17 mins ago

District 47 Legislative Update

5 hrs 35 mins ago

A Nebraska photographer rode his bike from Texas to Canada. He did it for the cranes.

5 hrs 41 mins ago

The man behind the boom, Wisnieski celebrates 30 years orchestrating Norfolk’s big bang

21 hrs 21 mins ago

Older and disabled Nebraskans depend on rural transit services. A funding crisis may force major cuts

22 hrs 11 mins ago

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

July 2nd 2026, 3:33 PM UTC

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

July 2nd 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

July 1st 2026, 4:34 PM UTC

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

June 30th 2026, 11:03 PM UTC

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

June 26th 2026, 9:41 PM UTC

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

June 25th 2026, 5:42 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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