Nebraska’s Perkins County Canal 60% designed, on track for 2032 completion

Tristen Winder / KNOP-TV

March 3, 2026Updated: March 3, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Nebraska’s Perkins County Canal 60% designed, on track for 2032 completion

Regional

Nebraska Farm Bureau asks Environmental Protection Agency to clarify water regulations

Nebraska Farm Bureau asks Environmental Protection Agency to clarify water regulations

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Cheyenne County Republican Party Chairman Warren Phelps offering free rides to polling places

Cheyenne County Republican Party Chairman Warren Phelps offering free rides to polling places

State

Nebraska Republicans make final campaign push in Norfolk ahead of Election Day

Elkhorn Valley student remains hospitalized after school bus crash near Meadow Grove

State wraps up calling witnesses in Timothy Erks trial

Theft suspect leads law enforcement on multi-county, high-speed pursuit

Nebraska Farm Bureau asks Environmental Protection Agency to clarify water regulations

19-year-old arrested for third time this year on firearm charges in Douglas County

Sports

Forgy sets record in Wayne State blowout

Despite multiple season highs on offense, Doane can’t keep pace with quick-strike Concordia

Emphatic EMF coasts past Elmwood-Murdock in first round of 2026 football postseason

'Not going to point the finger': Huskers looking to come together after three late losses

Fourth quarter dooms Huskers again, Big Red fall to Huskies 17-10

Blue Jays Sweep Their Way To State

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