Nebraska library still deciding how to spend $10k gift

The Columbus Public Library is still in shock after receiving $10,000 from the Carnegie Corporation.

February 13, 2026Updated: February 14, 2026

By Sara McKenna

State

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

2 hrs 59 mins ago

35 years of EMT service recognized by state officials

5 hrs 6 mins ago

Statewide org provides resources to curtail rise of dangerous betting during Problem Gambling Awareness Month

5 hrs 16 mins ago

University of Nebraska explores plans for former Cabela’s campus in Sidney

5 hrs 58 mins ago

Command transition planned as crews continue work on Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood and Morrill Fires

6 hrs 45 mins ago

House Republicans reject DHS funding bill from Senate, risking an even longer shutdown

7 hrs 25 mins ago

Sports

Norfolk walks off for dramatic first win

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic has 23 points, knocks down late bucket to send Nuggets over Suns 125-123

Colorado sports notes: Rockies begin franchise makeover under the front office leadership of Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes

Creighton coach Greg McDermott announces retirement after 16 seasons; Alan Huss will succeed him

Greg McDermott announces retirement from Creighton basketball program

WNCC softball splits with Miles on Sunday

Ag & Outdoor

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

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

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

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

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

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC

Nebraska Extension to host March 17 Webinar on Confinement Feeding Cow-calf Pairs

February 27th 2026, 8:27 PM UTC