‘Ship of Gold’ treasure hunter released from prison, but 500 gold coins remain unaccounted for

A former deep-sea treasure hunter who spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of missing gold coins is now free

March 10, 2026Updated: March 10, 2026

By JOHN SEEWER

Regional

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

Black Hills Energy natural gas customers in Nebraska to get $4.7 million in refunds

Black Hills Energy natural gas customers in Nebraska to get $4.7 million in refunds

Ainsworth NRCS field office currently without permanent staff

Ainsworth NRCS field office currently without permanent staff

Valentine Chamber closer to hiring new executive director

Valentine Chamber closer to hiring new executive director

State

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

After nearly 45 years, Bryan Tuma to retire as Nebraska Crime Commission director

Auburn celebrates 50 years of Tree City USA

JCH&L plans to expand slate of therapy services, earns national Top 20 recognition

Black Hills Energy natural gas customers in Nebraska to get $4.7 million in refunds

Drug search at Valentine High School

Sports

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

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

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

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