EPA response to 2023 Ohio train derailment will be investigated by agency watchdog

The Environmental Protection Agency’s response to the disastrous 2023 East Palestine train derailment will be investigated after dozens of residents of the small town on the Ohio-Pennsylvania and Vice President JD Vance requested the review

October 27, 2026Updated: October 28, 2026

By JOSH FUNK

Beatrice head softball coach has resigned after one season at the helm

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

Gage County Clerk Magistrate Sherri Ullman to retire at the end of October

Nebraska seeks federal disaster assistance after flooding, Douglas County loans approved

State

Nebraska honors National Guard spouses with new service ribbon

6 hrs 54 mins ago

Grand Island council approves Good Life District rezoning; events center funding request pulled

7 hrs 31 mins ago

Two pets killed in house fire near Norfolk

20 hrs 21 mins ago

New pilot program gives students chance to create content for NSAA

23 hrs 34 mins ago

Madison County Election Commissioner addresses voter concerns and voter turnout

23 hrs 53 mins ago

Bridgeport road project nears completion

October 27th 2026, 11:05 PM UTC

Sports

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

19 hrs 43 mins ago

15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

20 hrs 44 mins ago

Pierce Punishes the Pioneers to Punch Their Ticket to the District Final

21 hrs 5 mins ago

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

October 27th 2026, 10:13 PM UTC

Lady Raiders Fall to Ogallala in Sub-District Semifinal

October 27th 2026, 5:07 PM UTC

Norris boys second in Class B, Tri County boys second in Class D at 2026 Cross Country State Championships

October 27th 2026, 5:00 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