Should cattle producers be required to brand cattle? Question divides Nebraska

A proposal that would significantly change how Nebraska regulates its cattle industry is drawing sharp divisions among ranchers, feedlot operators and law enforcement.

February 19, 2026Updated: February 19, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Bomb threat leads to lockdown of Alliance High School

Bomb threat leads to lockdown of Alliance High School

Garden County Schools announces new principals for elementary, junior high and high school

Garden County Schools announces new principals for elementary, junior high and high school

Sidney Shooting Park to honor founding member Tom Bryant with remembrance shoot

Sidney Shooting Park to honor founding member Tom Bryant with remembrance shoot

First 250 CSC specialty license plates offered at no cost

First 250 CSC specialty license plates offered at no cost

Sidney High School sends out 2026 graduates 

Sidney High School sends out 2026 graduates 

Alliance Police arrest local man on child sexual abuse material charges

Alliance Police arrest local man on child sexual abuse material charges