Johnson announces retirement as Cheyenne County Commission

Effective May 19

April 20, 2026Updated: April 20, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Johnson announces retirement as Cheyenne County Commission

Regional

Make-A-Wish Nebraska grants wish for Gurley family

Make-A-Wish Nebraska grants wish for Gurley family

Sidney and Lodgepole edit Interlocal Agreement

Sidney and Lodgepole edit Interlocal Agreement

Scottsbluff man dies in South Dakota car accident

Scottsbluff man dies in South Dakota car accident

Three people in hospital after head-on collision outside Sidney

Three people in hospital after head-on collision outside Sidney

State

Make-A-Wish Nebraska grants wish for Gurley family

Nearly 1,000 students explore career opportunities at Kearney event

Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny over claims she’s a lawyer

Rushville’s historic ballpark takes center stage at Valentine event

UNO fraternity under investigation after video shows member making comment about rape

Longtime NeighborWorks CEO Roger Nadrchal to step down in 2027

Sports

Lady Raiders Hold Off Chadron in Four Sets

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Dordt Recap, Northwestern Preview

Norris fifth in Class B, EMF's Klooz fifth in Class C at 2026 Girls Golf Championships

West Holt wins Class C championship in girls' golf, Minden's Jorgensen takes individual title

Garden County snares sequence of sweeps at Potter-Dix triangular

Crete, Beatrice begin latest quests for softball state championship success

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