As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago

former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to his presidential center

June 19, 2026Updated: June 19, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago

A person, who declined to give his name, stands for a photo during a Juneteenth celebration in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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

As Juneteenth is celebrated across the US, Obama’s presidential center opens in Chicago

Regional

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

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

Valentine considers program to reduce feral cat population

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

State

TCEDA Executive Director Carley Bruning Named NEDA Professional of the Year

Private power already stalled in Otoe County

Lincoln attorney disbarred after allegedly fabricating legal documents

Nebraska’s governor doesn’t carry a state-issued phone. Critics call it an abuse of state disclosure laws.

Reyes sentenced to six months in jail for attempted terroristic threats

Robinson retiring from Plummer Insurance

Sports

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey