Omaha North returns to state title game for first time in 26 years

The Vikings beat Kearney 59-47

Updated: March 6, 2026

By Eric McKay

State

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

3 hrs 23 mins ago

Scotty McCreery announced as headliner for Logan County Fair & Rodeo

5 hrs 7 mins ago

More: Strommen announces UNL expanding to Sidney

7 hrs 30 mins ago

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

10 hrs 43 mins ago

35 years of EMT service recognized by state officials

12 hrs 51 mins ago

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

13 hrs 1 min ago

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Jokic's triple-double, Murray and Johnson hit late 3s to rally Nuggets by Jazz, 135-129

WNCC softball falls twice to No. 25 McCook

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

Ag & Outdoor

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

3 hrs 51 mins ago

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