Lake Mac Casino Resort opens in Ogallala with temporary casino and quarter horse races

A long-anticipated casino and racetrack is finally open in Western Nebraska, and it promises jobs, tourism and a boost to the local economy.

August 19, 2025Updated: August 20, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Jefferson County board insists PWF Road project still in the pipeline

The Jefferson County commissioners and highway department reiterated that the PWF Road reconstruction project remains on the books for this year, combatting online rumors to the contrary.

PlantNebraska returns to Fairbury Cemetery to help replace some trees destroyed by storms

A statewide organization is stepping up to help the Fairbury cemetery offset damage by planting a handful of new trees.

Hope Crisis Center receives $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank

NWS confirms 8 tornadoes from June 11 severe weather outbreak

State

Jefferson County board insists PWF Road project still in the pipeline

5 hrs 47 mins ago

Gordon considers temporary ban on fireworks sales, use

6 hrs 49 mins ago

PlantNebraska returns to Fairbury Cemetery to help replace some trees destroyed by storms

7 hrs 50 mins ago

Norfolk water report turns heads

8 hrs ago

Nebraska suspect among those arrested in alleged plot targeting White House UFC event

8 hrs 19 mins ago

Jamie Bright sworn in as Kimball County Clerk of the District Court

9 hrs 24 mins ago

Sports

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

June 15th 2026, 7:28 PM UTC

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

June 15th 2026, 1:31 PM UTC

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

June 13th 2026, 4:03 AM UTC

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

June 9th 2026, 10:07 PM UTC

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

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC