Forecasters back off river crest prediction in Beatrice

Big Blue River now expected to crest just over 21 feet

October 3, 2026Updated: October 3, 2026

By Doug Kennedy

1 / 2

Regional

Potter-Dix crushes Creek Valley in district clash

Potter-Dix crushes Creek Valley in district clash

Lincoln County school turns to an autonomous robot to line athletic fields

Lincoln County school turns to an autonomous robot to line athletic fields

Scottsbluff Public Schools Awarded $2.9 Million Grant

Scottsbluff Public Schools Awarded $2.9 Million Grant

Jury trial requested in Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns’ DUI case; pretrial set for November

Jury trial requested in Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns’ DUI case; pretrial set for November

State

Forecasters back off river crest prediction in Beatrice

Senator Brian Hardin Visits Kimball County Manor

FBI Top 10 fugitive accused in ATM cybercrime scheme appears in Nebraska court

State senators tour NioCorp mine progress

Pinnacle Bank Expo Center prepares for Trump rally

Lincoln woman arrested after 24-day-old baby suffers brain bleed, police say

Sports

Trojans Trounce Braves To Stay Perfect

Potter-Dix crushes Creek Valley in district clash

Gilmer/Colandrea a crucial connection for Husker offense

Nebraska Volleyball to play in elite spring championship event

Hastings’ Ella Tinsman Commits to Oklahoma State

Maryland Struggling as Nebraska’s Surging

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