Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

Nebraska’s ag producers might catch a break during harvest time thanks to a new pair of executive orders.

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

President Donald Trump has announced his administration will temporarily allow more beef imports into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs.

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

By the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

By the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

By the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

By the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

By John Perkins / Brownfield Ag News

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is continuing to offer pastures and hay tracts on some of its properties to landowners affected by spring wildfires.

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

By Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

By Kellan Heavican / Brownfield Ag News

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

By Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Defending champion Kahne Packer finished second

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Turkey hunters will take to the woods for Nebraska’s spring shotgun season April 18.

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

By the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Several state records were broken during the 20th annual National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament on March 21 in Lincoln.

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

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

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

By Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

By the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

By the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

By Tena Cook / Chadron State College & Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

Nebraska Extension to host March 17 Webinar on Confinement Feeding Cow-calf Pairs

February 27th 2026, 8:27 PM UTC

By Aaron Berger / Nebraska Extension

Nebraska Extension to host March 17 Webinar on Confinement Feeding Cow-calf Pairs

Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual fisheries discussion

February 27th 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

By the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual fisheries discussion

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks releasing rainbow trout this spring

February 21st 2026, 3:02 PM UTC

By Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks releasing rainbow trout this spring

Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales

February 19th 2026, 1:27 AM UTC

Nebraska lawmakers and ag leaders meet in Hastings to discuss year-round E15 sales as a market-based solution for farmers

Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales

Outdoors notes: Archery paddlefish applications to be accepted March 1-14

February 15th 2026, 7:05 AM UTC

By Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Outdoors notes: Archery paddlefish applications to be accepted March 1-14

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available

February 2nd 2026, 2:12 PM UTC

Explore Nebraska Game and Parks’ 2026 Fishing Forecast and 2026 Fishing Guide to help plan your next fishing trip — no matter the season.

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available

Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills education events set for February

January 31st 2026, 8:56 AM UTC

Naturalists with the Wildcat Hills Nature Center offer year-round programming focused on ecological education for preschoolers, homeschool programs and the public, including the following events scheduled for February.

Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills education events set for February

After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska

January 30th 2026, 4:54 PM UTC

While a warm start to the winter limited early opportunities, a recent cold snap has led to safe ice, and therefore, proper conditions for ice fishing across Nebraska.

After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska

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January 26th 2026, 7:01 PM UTC
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Local

Bison roundup, landowner mountain lion permits discussed at Niobrara Council meeting

October 15th 2026, 8:28 PM UTC

A recent bison roundup, a potential landowner mountain lion hunting season and the ongoing elk hunt were among the topics discussed Thursday during a Niobrara Council meeting in Valentine.

Bond reduced for Gordon man facing child sexual abuse material and enticement charges

October 15th 2026, 2:06 PM UTC

A judge has reduced bond for a 38-year-old Gordon man facing felony charges involving child sexual abuse material and enticement.

Warrant issued for Gordon man after missing sentencing in 2022 drug case

October 15th 2026, 1:30 PM UTC

A warrant has been issued for a 24-year-old Gordon man who failed to appear for sentencing in a drug case dating back to 2022.

Rushville’s historic ballpark takes center stage at Valentine event

October 14th 2026, 11:22 PM UTC

A historic ballpark in the Nebraska Sandhills once attracted hundreds of athletes for baseball schools hosted by Major League Baseball teams, including the Milwaukee Braves, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels.

Hay Springs man facing charge after man found unconscious with brain bleed sentenced

October 13th 2026, 8:55 PM UTC

A 26-year-old Hay Springs man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after a man was found unconscious and seriously injured in the street.

Nebraska

Norfolk Chamber opens larger haunted house for Halloween season

5 hrs 34 mins ago

Halloween enthusiasts in Norfolk have a new spot to get their scare on this season.

Vice President JD Vance to hold midterm rally in North Platte next week

11 hrs 54 mins ago

The Oct. 22 rally comes just over two weeks after President Donald Trump's visit to Grand Island.

Local couple brings new life to old treasures through antiques business

October 17th 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

Local couple brings new life to old treasures through antiques business

Southeast Community College adds administrator

October 17th 2026, 1:50 PM UTC

LPS official becomes Vice President of Campus Operations and Development

Woman accused of finding, keeping Omaha firefighter’s child pornography

October 16th 2026, 11:44 PM UTC

An Omaha firefighter who was arrested in September and charged with crimes relating to child pornography now faces two more felonies.

Suspicious substance found at Sen. Ricketts’ office in Omaha

October 16th 2026, 11:14 PM UTC

Authorities are investigating after white powder was found at the Omaha office of Sen. Pete Ricketts on Friday afternoon.

Sports

Despite more good work on the ground, Doane can’t keep pace with nationally-ranked Northwestern

1 hr 32 mins ago

Doane football ran for more than 200 yards for the first time in more than two years, but that wasn't enough to keep pace with nationally-ranked Northwestern on Saturday

Crete’s state softball run ends after three tight contests

2 hrs 20 mins ago

The Crete Cardinals were one of Class B's top teams all season, and proved that one final time by playing three tight games at this week's softball state tournament

State Softball Championship Matchups Set

10 hrs 34 mins ago

After four days of action in Hastings, the championship matchups are taking shape as teams prepare to compete for state softball titles.

Sidney Wins Physical Battle in Alliance, 20-8

October 17th 2026, 6:04 PM UTC

Sidney Wins Physical Battle in Alliance, 20-8

Pierce Wins the Battle of the Blue in Wayne

October 17th 2026, 2:22 PM UTC

Pierce Wins the Battle of the Blue in Wayne

Chadron handles Bridgeport in final home game

October 17th 2026, 5:35 AM UTC

The Cardinals used a grueling ground game to control the proceedings.

National

The AP Top 25 Fared

September 11th 2026, 4:01 AM UTC

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September 11th 2026, 4:00 AM UTC

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AP Sports SummaryBrief at 12:01 a.m. EDT

September 11th 2026, 4:00 AM UTC

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Sports Betting Line

September 11th 2026, 3:45 AM UTC

NCAA Football Scores

September 11th 2026, 2:45 AM UTC