Ellwanger appointed as Tourism Director

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June 15, 2026Updated: June 17, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Ellwanger appointed as Tourism Director

Regional

Bridgeport road project nears completion

Bridgeport road project nears completion

Rural advocates honored by Center for Rural Affairs

Rural advocates honored by Center for Rural Affairs

Cheyenne County Community Center expands hours to include Sundays

Cheyenne County Community Center expands hours to include Sundays

LOVB Nebraska Doubles Down on Grand Island in 2027

LOVB Nebraska Doubles Down on Grand Island in 2027

State

New pilot program gives students chance to create content for NSAA

Madison County Election Commissioner addresses voter concerns and voter turnout

Bridgeport road project nears completion

Trial involving death of five year old child, begins in Gage County District Court

Free screening of Nebraska-based film ‘Going for Two’ set for Friday in Wayne

Nebraska seeks federal disaster assistance after flooding, Douglas County loans approved

Sports

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

Lady Raiders Fall to Ogallala in Sub-District Semifinal

Norris boys second in Class B, Tri County boys second in Class D at 2026 Cross Country State Championships

Blue Jays Sweep Scouts in Subdistrict Semi

Frager’s dominant night helps Huskers take final exhibition over K-State in Grand Island

Husker Basketball Brings Generations of Fans Together in Grand Island

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