Sidney Oktoberfest closes with special wiener dog races

The Sunday staple drew a large crowd to the Fairgrounds Pavilion.

Updated: October 5, 2026

By Brendan Preisman

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Nebraska Men's Basketball announcer Kent Pavelka announces retirement

Nebraska Men's Basketball announcer Kent Pavelka announces retirement

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

'Very important to us to be part of the community': Business celebrating 60 years in Beatrice by giving back

'Very important to us to be part of the community': Business celebrating 60 years in Beatrice by giving back

State

Several vehicles involved in crash at Norfolk roundabout

3 hrs 19 mins ago

Hastings man sentenced for leaving 1-year-old child in Adams County ditch

5 hrs 26 mins ago

Initiative 442 could put the Stand With Women Act into the Nebraska Constitution

10 hrs 49 mins ago

Iowa man killed after being struck by two vehicles on Highway 30 near Fremont

11 hrs 20 mins ago

KHS Octet Selected to Perform National Anthem at NSAA Class A Football Championship

11 hrs 28 mins ago

Handmade toy auction to benefit Sandhills Cancer Fund in Valentine

11 hrs 30 mins ago

Sports

Husker Basketball Brings Generations of Fans Together in Grand Island

3 hrs 39 mins ago

Nebraska Men's Basketball announcer Kent Pavelka announces retirement

4 hrs 53 mins ago

Tears of Joy for Hastings’ First Golf Champion Since 2006

14 hrs 45 mins ago

Sidney Tops Cozad 35-19 to Complete Third Straight Undefeated Regular Season

October 24th 2026, 7:34 PM UTC

Nebraska high school football playoff brackets released

October 24th 2026, 5:16 PM UTC

Beatrice runner Ribble places 3rd at state cross country

October 24th 2026, 2:11 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

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