Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions

The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 17-23-25-52-61, Mega Ball: 3, Megaplier:

May 16, 2026Updated: May 16, 2026

By The Associated Press

State

Democrats test a new red state strategy: Back independents over their own nominees

11 hrs 27 mins ago

Nebraska records nation’s first reported BEAD-funded home internet connection near Ogallala

11 hrs 44 mins ago

Ash Pole Fire south of Chadron 47% contained, burns 1,100 acres

11 hrs 47 mins ago

Alliance police warn of e-bike dangers after 11-year-old injured in crash

11 hrs 56 mins ago

Auburn council tables holiday lights

12 hrs 16 mins ago

New nonpartisan push in NE-01 as Austin Ahlman jumps into race

15 hrs 23 mins ago

Sports

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Scottsbluff edges Sidney for team title at Ogallala Invitational

Bayard sweeps team titles at Class D-9 district meet

Destination Lewiston: Doane baseball books program's first trip to NAIA World Series

Plainview wins boys and girls titles at D-4 district meet

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

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