Pope Leo moves Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame closer to possible sainthood

The Rev. Edward Flanagan, who founded the renowned Boys Town home for at-risk youth in Nebraska, is one step closer to possible sainthood

March 23, 2026Updated: March 23, 2026

By PETER SMITH and NICOLE WINFIELD

Regional

Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

Community celebrates new trail in Chadron

Community celebrates new trail in Chadron

Hay Springs athlete earns top honors at Best in the West meet

Hay Springs athlete earns top honors at Best in the West meet

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

State

$1M Powerball winning tickets sold in Nebraska

'Irrigation issues' identified at Greenwood Cemetery

Funding available for in-home childcare development

Celebrate American Wetlands Month in May

Watchorn awarded lawyers' association scholarship

AWANA recognizes awards winners

Sports

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Five Tri County athletes celebrate college commitments at 2026 Signing Day

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

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