From The Lodge to Number Juan: New Restaurant opening in Kearney

Number Juan Mexican BBQ taking over former Lodge location, opening set for May 1.

April 27, 2026Updated: April 27, 2026

By Peter Rice

Regional

Chadron area athletes take on ball shagger role at Husker volleyball game

Chadron area athletes take on ball shagger role at Husker volleyball game

One airlifted after crash near Gordon

One airlifted after crash near Gordon

Pressey Fire containment at 75 percent

Pressey Fire containment at 75 percent

Fire crews continue battling Pressey Fire in Custer County

Fire crews continue battling Pressey Fire in Custer County

State

Chappell power outage closes businesses

Report says legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska could generate $87M over 5 years

Nebraska launches initiative to honor Korean War veterans

From The Lodge to Number Juan: New Restaurant opening in Kearney

Injury accident results in arrest

Potter ‘Destination Imagination’ team headed to Global competition

Sports

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

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

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

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