Staff member suspended after discovery at YRTC Hastings

DHHS says notes containing inappropriate content were found on a youth’s desk during a routine security check

August 14, 2026Updated: August 14, 2026

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Staff member suspended after discovery at YRTC Hastings

For months, officials at the state-run Kearney Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center did not disclose allegations of inappropriate sexual contact involving staff members and teenagers in custody at the center. (Lori Potter for the Flatwater Free Press)

Regional

Commissioners approve 2027 mountain lion season

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved a 2027 mountain lion hunting season at its Aug. 14 meeting in Blair.

Observant Valentine residents help authorities recover stolen vehicle, arrest suspect, get potentially deadly drugs off street

Observant residents in Valentine helped authorities recover a stolen vehicle and arrest a suspect after recognizing the vehicle from a Facebook post, according to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.

Powerful storm causes widespread damage, power outages near Rushville and Gordon

A powerful overnight storm caused extensive damage to electrical infrastructure south of Rushville and Gordon, leaving residents without power and creating dangerous conditions along area roads.

Valentine man arrested after report of man carrying possible handgun

A 20-year-old Valentine man was arrested Tuesday evening after authorities received a report of a man walking down the street with a scooter, yelling and carrying what appeared to be a handgun.

Staff member suspended after discovery at YRTC Hastings

Regional

Commissioners approve 2027 mountain lion season

Observant Valentine residents help authorities recover stolen vehicle, arrest suspect, get potentially deadly drugs off street

Powerful storm causes widespread damage, power outages near Rushville and Gordon

Valentine man arrested after report of man carrying possible handgun

State

Iowa man sentenced to 20 years after meth distribution led to Omaha woman’s death

Company tied to Nebraska petition fraud case faced similar allegations in Nevada

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Morrill, Cheyenne counties

Staff member suspended after discovery at YRTC Hastings

Semi driver arrested after fatal I-80 crash near Sutherland

Omaha man with multiple felony warrants arrested in Stanton County

Sports

Pro Athletes Highlight Husker Summer Grads

'I love Marsh': New Huskers defensive coordinator Rob Aurich reunites with Andrew Marshall

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

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