Visual arts on display in the Nebraska Sandhills

Oshkosh recognized with Creative District designation

April 16, 2026Updated: April 16, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

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Regional

Nebraska Extension Virtual Fence Field Day Scheduled in December

Nebraska Extension Virtual Fence Field Day Scheduled in December

Fischer Announces Over $11M for Law Enforcement, UN Research in Funding Bill;

Fischer Announces Over $11M for Law Enforcement, UN Research in Funding Bill;

WNCC Alumni Association hosts 13th Annual Banquet and Award Ceremony

WNCC Alumni Association hosts 13th Annual Banquet and Award Ceremony

SPVA announces all-conference awards for 2026 volleyball season

SPVA announces all-conference awards for 2026 volleyball season

State

Sweet Dreams: The agonizing struggle and euphoric awakening of Nebraska basketball

Historic Grand Island building gets new life as The Venue at Railside

Roadwork to begin on two stretches of I-80 in central Nebraska

Flag marking America’s 250th flies over Cherry County on its trip across Nebraska

Nebraska joins $63 million settlement with Family Dollar over pricing allegations

Arlington man charged with first-degree murder in girlfriend's shooting death

Sports

Kearney Catholic softball coach named coach of the year

Kearney High girls soccer coach named state coach of the year

2026 NAIA football season concludes with another installment of Nebraska's longest-running rivalry

Huskers clinch Big Ten regular season title with sweep of Illinois

Adams Central Flips 2-7 Season Into State Semifinal Run

Previewing the 125th matchup between Doane and Hastings with Hastings head coach Matt Franzen

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