Second lawsuit filed against Horizon Biofuels after deadly Fremont plant explosion

Mother of 8-year-old victim alleges negligence in case tied to July blast

April 23, 2026Updated: April 23, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

State

Ol' Red raises more than $110,000 for St. Jude for third straight year

1 hr 19 mins ago

Three displaced after Fourth Terrace fire

10 hrs 22 mins ago

Kearney nonprofit steps in to feed firefighters battling central Nebraska wildfire

12 hrs 12 mins ago

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

12 hrs 21 mins ago

Andrews Fire near Valentine fully contained at 570 acres

13 hrs 54 mins ago

Will Werthimer visits Kearney High as trumpet player for Zach Bryan

14 hrs 21 mins ago

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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