Lake Mac Casino Resort opens in Ogallala with temporary casino and quarter horse races

A long-anticipated casino and racetrack is finally open in Western Nebraska, and it promises jobs, tourism and a boost to the local economy.

August 19, 2025Updated: August 20, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

State

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

3 hrs 14 mins ago

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

5 hrs 1 min ago

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

5 hrs 56 mins ago

Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

6 hrs 3 mins ago

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

16 hrs 48 mins ago

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

18 hrs 15 mins ago

Sports

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

Colorado sports notes: Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

Graves scores 28, Creighton takes down Rutgers 82-69 in CBC quarterfinals

April 4 (2:45 PM CT) - Indy Ignite vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Prep track & field roundup: Leyton’s Alec Watchorn earns top honor as Burns sweeps team titles at Bayard CD Meet

Ag & Outdoor

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

11 hrs 7 mins ago

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

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC