Bridgeport highway work begins at end of the month

Roadwork begins March 30 on Highways 26 and 385 in Bridgeport. Expect one-lane traffic, delays and a 12-foot width restriction through late 2026.

March 24, 2026Updated: March 24, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Bridgeport highway work begins at end of the month

Regional

Sidney High School's National Honor Society hosts car wash fundraiser

North Platte races to a pair of wins at the Sidney Invite

Sen. Ricketts rolls out Rebuild the American Herd Plan amid reelection campaign

With the U.S. cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts is proposing a plan to help rebuild it as he campaigns for reelection.

Sidney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on Cancer Care Center

State

17-year-old killed in motorcycle crash in Alliance

Hillary Clinton visits Omaha, campaigns for Democrats

Threads Across Nebraska brings hundreds of quilts to Kearney for annual show

Bridgeport highway work begins at end of the month

Regional

Sidney High School's National Honor Society hosts car wash fundraiser

North Platte races to a pair of wins at the Sidney Invite

Sen. Ricketts rolls out Rebuild the American Herd Plan amid reelection campaign

Sidney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on Cancer Care Center

State

17-year-old killed in motorcycle crash in Alliance

Hillary Clinton visits Omaha, campaigns for Democrats

Threads Across Nebraska brings hundreds of quilts to Kearney for annual show

Pillen signs executive order seeking new restrictions on Nebraska cash assistance benefits

Big Noon Kickoff festivities in Lincoln

Smith compares Trump to Biden in House campaign

Sports

Despite solid second half, Doane can’t do enough damage against Dordt

Third quarter surge lifts Fillmore Central past Wilber-Clatonia in latest rivalry battle

Sidney Shuts Out Kearney Catholic 42-0

Hoosier comeback dooms Husker upset bid

Bears Maul Knights Behind Thompson's 6 TDs

North Platte races to a pair of wins at the Sidney Invite

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