$28.8 million dollar flood mitigation plan approved for Northeast Nebraska communities

A major step forward has been taken to protect several northeast Nebraska communities from future flooding, as the federal government officially approved the North Fork Elkhorn River Watershed Plan on June 22nd.

July 9, 2026Updated: July 9, 2026
By Tyler Murphy

Democrat Stille, Independent Cohen both seeking to unseat incumbent Adrian Smith from U.S. House 

In 2026, there are at least two other candidates vying to represent Nebraska’s biggest district in D.C. - one Democrat and one Independent, who ultimately share the same goal: removing incumbent Adrian Smith from Congress.  

'Disappointing': Beatrice city officials react to falling short of Brownfield EPA grant, for Dempster clean up

'Disappointing': Beatrice city officials react to falling short of Brownfield EPA grant, for Dempster clean up

City of Fairbury under water warning, stage two of water emergency

Due to consistent high demand and low supply, Fairbury is now in the second stage of a water emergency contingency plan. Residents are being asked to seriously restrict water usage.

Mother, son injured in Gage County roll over crash

Mother, son injured in Gage County roll over crash