Brain Injury Survivor Set for Final Football Game in Sertoma All-Star Classic

Dundy County-Stratton offensive lineman Carlos Diaz is suiting up for the West team in Saturday's all-star game. But three games into his sophomore season, a serious medical emergency put both his health and football future in jeopardy.

June 19, 2026Updated: June 19, 2026
By Brandon Shanahan

Regional

Man sentenced to life in Winner killing, later commuted by Governor Noem, now charged in 14-year-old’s death

A 51-year-old Sioux Falls man who was sentenced to life in prison for a 1994 killing in Winner is now facing federal charges in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl.

Fire personnel begin leaving South Fork Fire near Crawford as containment reaches 80%

Fire personnel are beginning to scale back operations on the South Fork Fire near Crawford as containment reaches 80%, according to a Thursday morning update from Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.

Valentine considers program to reduce feral cat population

A program out of Beatrice aimed at reducing feral cat populations is gaining attention in communities across Nebraska, including Valentine, where city leaders are considering whether to adopt it.

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska