Sidney graduate Leeling earns Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week honors

Sidney grad Karsyn Leeling is on top of the NCAA after a 6-2 1/4 high jump, earning Big Ten Field Athlete of the Week honors for Nebraska.

April 16, 2026Updated: April 16, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

NTSB gathering details on Frontier Airlines evacuation after plane hit and killed person in Denver

NTSB gathering details on Frontier Airlines evacuation after plane hit and killed person in Denver

Valentine Chamber board fires newly hired executive director amid criminal case

Valentine Chamber board fires newly hired executive director amid criminal case

Board resignations follow hiring of Valentine Chamber director facing criminal charge

Board resignations follow hiring of Valentine Chamber director facing criminal charge

Valentine nurse receives DAISY Award for exceptional care

Valentine nurse receives DAISY Award for exceptional care

State

Two Nepalese adults found dead in Douglas County after consuming herbal and over-the-counter products

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska’s primaries

BPD arrest one on drug, weapon charges

Railroad crossing update at Nebraska City

Garden County Schools announces new principals for elementary, junior high and high school

Red flag warning issued as extreme fire danger returns to western Nebraska

Sports

WNCC baseball ends season with loss to Southeast at regionals

Field set for Colorado 1A state tournament semifinals

Colorado sports notes: Schwarber homers twice, Phillies beat Rockies 6-0 and improve to 10-3 under Mattingly

WNCC baseball stays alive with 16-7 win over Otero

WNCC softball season ends after dropping two at regionals Friday

WNCC baseball goes 1-1 in first day of regional tourney

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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