Hyannis Public Schools cancels Monday classes due to Morrill Fire

Hyannis Public Schools will be closed Monday as students, staff and families recover from the historic Morrill Fire that has burned more than 570,000 acres across western Nebraska. Classes will resume Tuesday.

March 16, 2026Updated: March 16, 2026
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Thousands sign petition calling for country-of-origin labeling on beef

A new national petition is calling on Congress and President Donald Trump to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.

Teen charged with burglaries at Rushville gas station, swimming pool

A Rushville teen is expected in court Thursday after being accused of breaking into several businesses and stealing thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise.

Warning about hunting habitat at Fort Robinson & other areas impacted by fires

As hunting season gets underway, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission officials are warning hunters that wildfire damage has significantly changed habitat at Fort Robinson State Park and surrounding public lands.

Former North Platte police investigator faces federal child sex abuse material charges

A former North Platte police investigator who worked internet crimes against children cases has resigned following his arrest on federal charges of possessing child sex abuse materials.