Ogallala Boys Basketball Coach Andy Gillen steps down, son Carter Brown named successor

Ogallala Public Schools announced a coaching change this week as longtime boys basketball head coach Andy Gillen steps down after seven seasons.

March 21, 2025Updated: March 21, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Ogallala Boys Basketball Coach Andy Gillen steps down, son Carter Brown named successor

Regional

Matching gift could boost Cherry County convention center fundraising

A new matching donation could help push a planned convention center in Cherry County closer to reality.

Record-high water temperatures recorded on Niobrara National Scenic River

The Niobrara National Scenic River has reached record-high water temperatures multiple times in recent weeks, according to federal monitoring data.

Roads renumbered near Bassett, Springview, Ainsworth

Starting Monday, August 10, 2026, Highway 7 north of Bassett will be renumbered as Highway 183, according to the Rock County Sheriff.

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

State

Matching gift could boost Cherry County convention center fundraising

Loser of Nebraska Democratic US Senate primary sues party to force replacement for Burbank

Nebraska Task Force 1 returning home after Texas flood mission

Rep. Mike Flood to hold Lincoln town hall Tuesday

‘I don’t ever want to give this up:’ Kimball’s Grace Moore to continue volleyball career at collegiate level

Record-high water temperatures recorded on Niobrara National Scenic River

Sports

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship

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