Midland, Concordia and Bellevue send squads to 2025 NAIA Softball and Baseball Opening Rounds

The Warriors, Bulldogs and Bruins will represent the state of Nebraska in the 2025 NAIA Softball and Baseball Opening Rounds this week, while three other schools from the GPAC have also made this year's fields.

May 12, 2025Updated: May 12, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Motorcyclist dies after crash near Cheyenne intersection

137 million walleye eggs collected during Valentine area spawning

Legacy Cooperative to close Hyannis convenience, feed store

Meet the aircraft, crews on standby in Ainsworth following Sandhills fires

State

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

‘I wanted to be the best showman I can be’: Kimball’s Aubrey Culek to continue Livestock Showing at collegiate level

Tower work to temporarily affect 98.7 FM signal in Sidney area

Midland, Concordia and Bellevue send squads to 2025 NAIA Softball and Baseball Opening Rounds

Regional

Motorcyclist dies after crash near Cheyenne intersection

137 million walleye eggs collected during Valentine area spawning

Legacy Cooperative to close Hyannis convenience, feed store

Meet the aircraft, crews on standby in Ainsworth following Sandhills fires

State

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

‘I wanted to be the best showman I can be’: Kimball’s Aubrey Culek to continue Livestock Showing at collegiate level

Tower work to temporarily affect 98.7 FM signal in Sidney area

‘It’s my little niche I really enjoy doing’: Kimball Trap Shooter to continue competing at collegiate level

Stuck in Neutral: Nebraska used to be a leader in creating jobs and spurring growth. Not anymore.

Wildfire sparked by lightning forces evacuation in Dawson County

Sports

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

100-Meter Sprinters, 4x400 Relay Among Bauer Open Standouts

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche coach Jared Bednar returns to the bench after taking a puck to the face last weekend

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard