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What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center

The Southern Poverty Law Center is in the spotlight after the civil rights group announced Tuesday that it is the subject of a U.S. Justice Department criminal investigation because of its past use of paid informants

April 21, 2026Updated: April 21, 2026
AP nullBy REBECCA BOONE

Regional

Cherry County recognizes longtime public safety workers

Cherry County recognizes longtime public safety workers

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

Scottsbluff man charged in alleged theft, damage at Sheridan Livestock Auction

Scottsbluff man charged in alleged theft, damage at Sheridan Livestock Auction

Mountain lion, prairie-chicken research underway in Nebraska

Mountain lion, prairie-chicken research underway in Nebraska

State

Catch these Game and Parks education events in May

Bomb Threat report investigated at Beatrice Middle School

More details released on Beatrice fatal shooting

Fordyce greenhouse grows from small start to 26-year success

Fairbury couple investigated for child abuse; children removed from home

DOJ joins effort to repeal Nebraska in-state college tuition for certain immigrant students

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety