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

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Regional

Nebraska's Republican delegation makes stop in Sidney

Country Partners and Legacy Boards Co-Ops approve plans to merge next March

Nebraska's Catholic Bishops urge voters to vote against Initiatives 440 and 441

Half-cent sales tax on ballot for Bridgeport next week

State

Author of bestselling Longmire books visits Valentine

Nebraska Country Music Foundation announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, new leadership

Dan Osborn makes final campaign push through Nebraska

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

Regional

Nebraska's Republican delegation makes stop in Sidney

Country Partners and Legacy Boards Co-Ops approve plans to merge next March

Nebraska's Catholic Bishops urge voters to vote against Initiatives 440 and 441

Half-cent sales tax on ballot for Bridgeport next week

State

Author of bestselling Longmire books visits Valentine

Nebraska Country Music Foundation announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, new leadership

Dan Osborn makes final campaign push through Nebraska

South Dakota woodworker raises more than $48,000 for Sandhills cancer patients

Five people hospitalized after Madison County school bus crash

Cause of death, grandfather's testimony highlight Friday testimony

Sports

Blue Jays Sweep Their Way To State

Crofton Crushes Falcons Behind Jackson's 4 TDs

Sidney Rolls Past Central City, Advances to C-1 Quarterfinals

Cozad stuns Pierce in Class C1 opening round

Report: Quarterback Anthony Colandrea re-signs with Huskers

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Briar Cliff Recap, Concordia Preview

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