Leland "LeRoy" J. Alexander

June 26, 1962 ~ August 16, 2026

August 27, 2026Updated: August 27, 2026

By Panhandle Obituaries

Leland "LeRoy" J. Alexander

Regional

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

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Begins

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Begins

State

Harvest Help app connects farmers with seasonal workers amid labor shortage

Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Flood Damaged Counties

Norfolk woman arrested after allegedly striking man with glass skillet lid

Douglas County investigators recover nearly $1.15 million for scam victims in 2026

Several vehicles involved in crash at Norfolk roundabout

Hastings man sentenced for leaving 1-year-old child in Adams County ditch

Sports

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

Nebraska Men's Basketball announcer Kent Pavelka announces retirement

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