HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Nebraska-based nonprofits and government entities are encouraged to apply for funding for projects to help prevent human trafficking.

April 14, 2026Updated: April 15, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Regional

Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Chadron State College sculpture dedication set for Friday

Chadron State College sculpture dedication set for Friday

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

State

Benefits slashed: Nebraska disability switch leaves hundreds desperate for help

Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Woman dead, 3-year-old injured in Omaha Walmart officer-involved shooting

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Chadron State College sculpture dedication set for Friday

Sports

Potter-Dix boys, Ogallala girls claim titles at Leyton Invite

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

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

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