First annual Jefferson County Gives fundraiser goes live this Thursday

Donations can be made in person at one of three locations, or online all throughout the day Thursday

March 16, 2026Updated: March 16, 2026

By Timothy Hackett

State

Terence Crawford fined $75 for careless driving after stop where police ordered him out at gunpoint

4 hrs 33 mins ago

Ainsworth NRCS field office currently without permanent staff

8 hrs 7 mins ago

Alexis Forney, Lexi Johnson and Lucia Mendez earn Nebraska Broadcasters Association EEO Scholarships

9 hrs 21 mins ago

Hospitals warn Nebraska Medicaid work rules could strain staffing and disrupt care

9 hrs 25 mins ago

Cheyenne County reminds taxpayers of April 30 deadline, urges early mailing amid USPS changes

9 hrs 43 mins ago

Caring for the heartbroken

10 hrs 17 mins ago

Sports

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

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