Kristie Brandt

December 27, 1983 ~ January 23, 2026

February 6, 2026Updated: February 6, 2026

By Hunter Arterburn

Regional

Chadron handles Bridgeport in final home game

Chadron handles Bridgeport in final home game

Sidney Lady Raiders Golf seeks to use state tournament as a stepping stone

Sidney Lady Raiders Golf seeks to use state tournament as a stepping stone

Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska Dedicates New Blue Star Memorial at Sidney Westbound Rest Area

Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska Dedicates New Blue Star Memorial at Sidney Westbound Rest Area

Sidney Boy’s Cross Country team headed to state

Sidney Boy’s Cross Country team headed to state

State

Local couple brings new life to old treasures through antiques business

Southeast Community College adds administrator

Woman accused of finding, keeping Omaha firefighter’s child pornography

Suspicious substance found at Sen. Ricketts’ office in Omaha

Grand Island police K9 dies after being struck by vehicle

Doane student dies in Texas in suspected murder-suicide

Sports

Pierce Wins the Battle of the Blue in Wayne

Chadron handles Bridgeport in final home game

Unbeaten Stanton holds off upset-minded Pender

Lexington doubles duo of Neff, Diaz take #2 Doubles title

Sidney Lady Raiders Golf seeks to use state tournament as a stepping stone

Previewing Nebraska/Oregon with Ben Kaufman of the Oregon Accelerator

Ag & Outdoor

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

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

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer