Monday morning fire destroys part of Whispering Acres property in Jansen

A Monday morning fire destroyed a large part of an impactful Southeast Nebraska zoo, claiming the lives of many of the small animals who called it home.<br/>Now the community is stepping up to help the people involved rebuild.

December 8, 2025Updated: February 5, 2026

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Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

CANDIDATE FORUM: Beatrice mayoral race takes to candidate forum

CANDIDATE FORUM: Sheriff's candidates discuss several issues

Boomgaarn gets probation term after attempted child enticement case

State

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

1 hr 58 mins ago

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

3 hrs 25 mins ago

UNK honors Hamiltons with atrium naming after $5M rural health gift

7 hrs 19 mins ago

Ronald McDonald House launches first Nebraska Family Kitchen

9 hrs 1 min ago

Hoiberg Named AP National Coach of the Year

9 hrs 11 mins ago

Western Nebraska wildfires fully contained as command set to return to local departments

9 hrs 37 mins ago

Sports

April 4 (2:45 PM CT) - Indy Ignite vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

9 hrs 23 mins ago

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

April 1st 2026, 8:55 PM UTC

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

April 1st 2026, 3:37 PM UTC

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

March 31st 2026, 10:25 PM UTC

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

March 31st 2026, 10:21 PM UTC

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

March 30th 2026, 9:39 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC