WNCC softball season ends after dropping two at regionals Friday

Cougars end season 30-2 in conference play

May 10, 2026Updated: May 10, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

WNCC softball season ends after dropping two at regionals Friday

Regional

Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five

Dozens of young cattle exhibitors from several states are in Valentine this weekend, preparing their animals for the annual Heart City Cattle Battle.

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

The last country school in Scottsbluff shuts its doors

The last country school in Scottsbluff shuts its doors

Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park

Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park

State

Fisher's "pink school" closes its doors for the final time after 150 years

2026 Sidney Cruisin’ Night welcomes summer

Firefighters respond to morning structure fire

Offutt Air Force Base, local emergency groups stage mass casualty exercise

The 19th Landon Bos Memorial Bicycle Rodeo helps children stay safe

Over banks in Saline County

Sports

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists