Colorado sports notes: Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

By JOE HARRIS Associated Press

April 8, 2026Updated: April 8, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Four train cars derail in North Platte

Train derails in North Platte

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

Cheyenne man sentenced to federal prison after traffic stop leads to drug, weapons charges

Cheyenne man sentenced to federal prison after traffic stop leads to drug, weapons charges

Former Valentine police officer charged with assault in Omaha

Former Valentine police officer charged with assault in Omaha

State

Kearney SportsPlex celebrates first anniversary

Four train cars derail in North Platte

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

NSP Investigating Apparent Murder-Attempted Suicide in Polk County

Upgraded athletic complex on the way in Madison as construction starts soon

Kimball cheer coach named Nebraska Cheer Coach of the Year

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

Norfolk announces new coaches for girls basketball, cross country, dance

Norfolk recognizes former Northeast soccer player drafted by FC Dallas

Kiger Finishes Second at CSU Rodeo

North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

Lewis steps down as Sidney boys basketball coach after 10 seasons

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland