Judge orders Trump administration to halt construction of $400 million White House ballroom unless Congress OKs plan

Judge orders Trump administration to halt construction of $400 million White House ballroom unless Congress OKs plan

March 31, 2026Updated: March 31, 2026

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Regional

Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

Sen. Storer talks brand bills in weekly column

Sen. Storer talks brand bills in weekly column

Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

State

Husker alumna reaches for the Moon with NASA role

Gage County sends data center review to planning and zoning commission

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Nebraska passes budget bills with work still needed to fill projected deficit

Early morning power fluctuations linked to tripped relay

Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

Sports

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years