Potter resident wins $5,000 grand prize at Spring Expo in Sidney

A last-minute entry paid off big. Pat Welch of Potter won the $5,000 grand prize at the Spring Expo in Sidney, marking the second straight year a Potter resident has claimed the top prize.

April 13, 2026Updated: April 13, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Chadron High students showcase artwork at CSC

New book explores the ‘weird, wonderful’ stories of Nebraska Sandhills

State

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Cause of Logan County grass fire under investigation

Potter resident wins $5,000 grand prize at Spring Expo in Sidney

Potter resident wins $5,000 grand prize at Spring Expo in Sidney

Regional

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Chadron High students showcase artwork at CSC

New book explores the ‘weird, wonderful’ stories of Nebraska Sandhills

State

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Cause of Logan County grass fire under investigation

Potter resident wins $5,000 grand prize at Spring Expo in Sidney

Chadron High students showcase artwork at CSC

Engineering Explorers program encourages excitement for engineering and excellence in education

Flatwater Forum brings live journalism discussions to Kearney

Sports

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

Colorado sports notes: Avs coach Jared Bednar taken to hospital after being hit in his face with a puck

Norfolk freshman flirts with no-hitter as Panthers get 4th win

Ag & Outdoor

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

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