Authorities respond to threat at Sidney Walmart

Store closed to public for remainder of Wednesday

April 29, 2026Updated: April 29, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

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Regional

Dalton Fall Festival's Craft Fair presents new products

Dalton Fall Festival's Craft Fair presents new products

Former North Platte police investigator indicted on federal child pornography charges

Former North Platte police investigator indicted on federal child pornography charges

Former Sidney Resident Charged in Lincoln Murder

Former Sidney Resident Charged in Lincoln Murder

The Lab brings high-level, holistic training to western Nebraska

The Lab brings high-level, holistic training to western Nebraska

State

Volunteers Help Preserve Niobrara River on National Public Lands Day

Kimball family hosts Second Annual Lawn Mower Races in honor of Gary Bowron

Rural Nebraska lawmakers call on Osborn to respond to leaked audio comments

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Douglas County sheriff referred cases to ICE and floated deal with agency amid national crackdown

Czech President Pavel's trip to Nebraska concludes with joint presser alongside Pillen

Sports

Doane authors impressive all-around outing in 2026 home opener

Lawrence-Nelson asserts status as D3 contender with takedown of Deshler

Sidney Edges Chadron 7-6 in Defensive Battle

Leigh Rolls Past Clarkson in Rough Rivalry Reunion

Class C2 #2 Cedar Catholic dominates rival Norfolk Catholic

Lady Raiders Fall at No. 3 Gering

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