Gas line struck at Nebraska State Penitentiary during water line repair work

300 inmates were evacuated as a precaution; repairs to the gas line are ongoing

August 11, 2026Updated: August 11, 2026

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Gas line struck at Nebraska State Penitentiary during water line repair work

Around 300 inmates were evacuated from the Nebraska State Penitentiary Monday evening after a contractor repairing the water line struck a gas line near one of the housing units.KOLN

Regional

Rushville man tasered after Rapid City police say he pointed rifle at another person and fled

A 21-year-old Rushville man is facing aggravated assault and obstruction charges after Rapid City police say he pointed a rifle at another person, fled from a traffic stop and was taken into custody at Taser-point.

$31,000 in Library Improvement Grants awarded to Nebraska public libraries

The Nebraska Library Commission recently awarded Library Improvement Grants for 2026 totaling $31,000 to sixteen Nebraska public libraries.

“Plane Theft” Turns Heads at Valentine Air Show

What may have looked like a plane theft at the Cherry County Fair’s Air Show and Fly-In was actually part of the act.

Low water hinders access at northwest Nebraska lakes

Low water levels from drought and irrigation are limiting access to lakes in northwestern Nebraska.

Gas line struck at Nebraska State Penitentiary during water line repair work

Regional

Rushville man tasered after Rapid City police say he pointed rifle at another person and fled

$31,000 in Library Improvement Grants awarded to Nebraska public libraries

“Plane Theft” Turns Heads at Valentine Air Show

Low water hinders access at northwest Nebraska lakes

State

Rushville man tasered after Rapid City police say he pointed rifle at another person and fled

Community invited to shape the future of the Gering Public Library

Northeast Community College opens first-of-its-kind iHub Center

North Platte Regional Airport opens new $30 million terminal

Gas line struck at Nebraska State Penitentiary during water line repair work

SAGA announces new fundraising challenge:

Sports

Huskers open the season No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities