Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

June 4, 2026Updated: June 4, 2026

By Peter Rice

Regional

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

Impacts of state’s new minimum wage? Sen. Storer voices opinion in weekly column

Initiative 433 mandated an increase in the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2026, with future increases tied to inflation.

State

Nebraska Passport Program drives more visitors to local businesses

Grand Island man scheduled for plea hearing in student assault case

Man arrested arrest following armed confrontation, reckless driving incident

June 10 deadline fast approaching for SBA’s $1 Million Patriot Pitch Competition

Nebraska 7th grade student showcases robotics skills

USDA confirms first New World screwworm case in U.S. livestock since the 1960s

Sports

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

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

Bayne Fans 12 as Sidney Seniors Defeat Chadron

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30