Richard Plager, 97, of rural Humboldt

Richard Plager, 97, of rural Humboldt

June 19, 2026Updated: June 19, 2026

By Funeral Directors

Richard Plager, 97, of rural Humboldt

Richard Plager

State

The man behind the boom, Wisnieski celebrates 30 years orchestrating Norfolk’s big bang

10 hrs 8 mins ago

Older and disabled Nebraskans depend on rural transit services. A funding crisis may force major cuts

10 hrs 57 mins ago

Volunteers step up as Log Road Fire near Crawford reaches 15% containment

11 hrs 10 mins ago

Kearney Keno one year later: New operator brings changes, debate over results

11 hrs 29 mins ago

President Donald J. Trump approves major disaster declaration for Nebraska

11 hrs 42 mins ago

Cheyenne County Community Center extends gymnasium closure to allow floor finish to cure

12 hrs 10 mins ago

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC