High School welding program partners with King’s Daughters

High School welding program partners with King’s Daughters

April 3, 2026Updated: April 3, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Regional

Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death

Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death

No injuries in northwest Nebraska rollover accident

No injuries in northwest Nebraska rollover accident

Cherry County recognizes longtime public safety workers

Cherry County recognizes longtime public safety workers

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

State

2026 tree planter of the year extols bur oak

Area firefighters respond to new regional fires

Teen hospitalized in Highway 75 crash

Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death

Atkinson fire contained after forcing highway closure, evacuation notice

WNCC splits conference games with McCook

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

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