Diller’s Sweet Peas Academy celebrates one year of childcare service in Southeast Nebraska 

There are many institutional roadblocks that make it challenging to start up and sustain childcare centers in the state of Nebraska. So when one of those places makes it to their first birthday, that's a cause for celebration.

February 13, 2026Updated: February 13, 2026
By Timothy Hackett

Regional

Ellwanger appointed as Tourism Director 

Marva Ellwanger has a passion for history, and for learning what part of history people want to learn. She will be applying her passions as the new Cheyenne County Tourism Director.

South Fork Fire near Crawford 55% contained; crews establish line around entire perimeter

The South Fork Fire near Crawford is now 55% contained and has burned approximately 38,913 acres, according to the latest update from Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.

Additional arrest made in Box Butte County homicide investigation after Sheridan County search warrant

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have made another arrest in connection with a homicide investigation that began in September 2025.

New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases

Increased fire activity on the northwest side of the South Fork Fire has prompted new evacuation notices and intermittent closures of Highway 20, according to emergency management officials.