Nebraska prison reopens as federal immigration center, aims for 200 detainees by Thanksgiving

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A minimum-security state prison in the remote southwest corner of Nebraska reconfigured to serve as a federal immigration detention center began accepting detainees earlier this week, Gov. Jim Pillen said Thursday. The Republican

November 6, 2025Updated: November 6, 2025

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Regional

Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

Crews gain ground on Ashby, Minor fires as Red Flag Warning returns to western Nebraska

Crews gain ground on Ashby, Minor fires as Red Flag Warning returns to western Nebraska

CSC alum highlights power of everyday juries in defining reasonableness

CSC alum highlights power of everyday juries in defining reasonableness

Workers' strike at one of the largest US meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week

Workers' strike at one of the largest US meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week

State

City of Norfolk to open seasonal "after-hours" yard waste drop off in April

Truck crashes into post office causing building to close

Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

Nebraska State Fair Announces HARDY for Concert Lineup

Bertrand community rallies to support firefighters battling Johnson Hills Fire

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

Sports

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

Eagles Wrap Up Series Against Cougars

Colorado sports notes: Perfetti's late goal lifts Jets over Avs, 4-2

First-inning leads don't last vs. CCU

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years