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On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans

On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans

On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans

U.S. Senate nominee Cindy Burbank might have to sue to get her name off the general election ballot

U.S. Senate nominee Cindy Burbank might have to sue to get her name off the general election ballot

Senate Dem nominee Burbank endorses nonpartisan Ahlman in Nebraska’s 1st District U.S. House race

Senate Dem nominee Burbank endorses nonpartisan Ahlman in Nebraska’s 1st District U.S. House race

After near-record warm months, Nebraska could see top-10 hottest year

After near-record warm months, Nebraska could see top-10 hottest year

Oregon blanks Nebraska in Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Oregon blanks Nebraska in Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Huskers roll by Oklahoma State, punch ticket to WCWS

Huskers roll by Oklahoma State, punch ticket to WCWS

Nebraska rallies past Michigan in late-night Big Ten Tournament thriller

Nebraska rallies past Michigan in late-night Big Ten Tournament thriller

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Behind strong all around effort, Huskers take game one of super regional

Behind strong all around effort, Huskers take game one of super regional

Nebraskans take chop-topped former church van on crazy, 3,500-mile ride

Nebraskans take chop-topped former church van on crazy, 3,500-mile ride

Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans

Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans

A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow.

A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow.

Former state officials sue Pillen admin over alleged misuse of Nebraska Environmental Trust funds

Former state officials sue Pillen admin over alleged misuse of Nebraska Environmental Trust funds

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Nebraska Softball super regional opener to resume Friday afternoon

Nebraska Softball super regional opener to resume Friday afternoon

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store

The Breaking Point: Nebraska teachers are quitting, saying they have little choice

The Breaking Point: Nebraska teachers are quitting, saying they have little choice

News Channel Nebraska to Televise Championship Days of NSAA State Track Meet

News Channel Nebraska to Televise Championship Days of NSAA State Track Meet

Day one highlights from the NSAA Class A and B State Track Meet

Day one highlights from the NSAA Class A and B State Track Meet

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

Out of Gas, Into Trouble: Woman Charged After Crookston Incident

Out of Gas, Into Trouble: Woman Charged After Crookston Incident

Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer

California man faces felony drug charges in Cherry County

California man faces felony drug charges in Cherry County

Nebraska Hospitals Encouraging Medicaid Recipients to Update Information Following New Requirements

Nebraska Hospitals Encouraging Medicaid Recipients to Update Information Following New Requirements

Nebraska wins another close contest, advances to super regional after 1-0 win over GCU

Nebraska wins another close contest, advances to super regional after 1-0 win over GCU

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Grizzly Bear Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

Grizzly Bear Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

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

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

Nebraska shakes off slow start, tops South Dakota 4-1

Nebraska shakes off slow start, tops South Dakota 4-1

Nebraska State Trooper added to National Law Enforcement Memorial

Nebraska State Trooper added to National Law Enforcement Memorial

Banzhaf advises graduates to Love, listen, learn, lessen, and lead

Banzhaf advises graduates to Love, listen, learn, lessen, and lead

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Chadron officials explain emergency siren tones after wildfire response prompts confusion

Chadron officials explain emergency siren tones after wildfire response prompts confusion

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

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

Wildfires grow south of Chadron as crews battle dangerous fire conditions across Panhandle

Wildfires grow south of Chadron as crews battle dangerous fire conditions across Panhandle

Valentine weighs next steps after wellness center funding denial

Valentine weighs next steps after wellness center funding denial

Nitrate concerns, PFAS prompt Valentine to take closer look at water system

Nitrate concerns, PFAS prompt Valentine to take closer look at water system

Valentine City Council moves forward with preliminary site planning of new housing development

Valentine City Council moves forward with preliminary site planning of new housing development

‘It’s America. Let the people have ducks.’ Valentine City Council signals support for allowing ducks

‘It’s America. Let the people have ducks.’ Valentine City Council signals support for allowing ducks

Sign up today for May 23 Niobrara cleanup & celebration

Sign up today for May 23 Niobrara cleanup & celebration

New sculptures arrive in downtown Valentine for Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska

New sculptures arrive in downtown Valentine for Sculpture Walk Across Nebraska

Chadron, O’Neill police, Brown County Sheriff receive funding for seat belt enforcement campaign

Chadron, O’Neill police, Brown County Sheriff receive funding for seat belt enforcement campaign

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge adding grazing permits following historic fires

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge adding grazing permits following historic fires

Fire on Nebraska National Forest near Chadron burns 350 acres

Fire on Nebraska National Forest near Chadron burns 350 acres

Multiple fires burning south of Chadron in timber

Multiple fires burning south of Chadron in timber

Multiple wildfires reported in northern Nebraska Panhandle amid dangerous fire conditions

Multiple wildfires reported in northern Nebraska Panhandle amid dangerous fire conditions

Fire crews battle massive structure fire, wind-driven grass fires north of Scottsbluff

Fire crews battle massive structure fire, wind-driven grass fires north of Scottsbluff

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Huskers roll by Oklahoma State, punch ticket to WCWS

Huskers roll by Oklahoma State, punch ticket to WCWS

Huskers roll by Oklahoma State, punch ticket to WCWS

Nebraska rallies past Michigan in late-night Big Ten Tournament thriller

Nebraska rallies past Michigan in late-night Big Ten Tournament thriller

Nebraska rallies past Michigan in late-night Big Ten Tournament thriller

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Behind strong all around effort, Huskers take game one of super regional

Behind strong all around effort, Huskers take game one of super regional

Behind strong all around effort, Huskers take game one of super regional

Nebraskans take chop-topped former church van on crazy, 3,500-mile ride

Nebraskans take chop-topped former church van on crazy, 3,500-mile ride

Nebraskans take chop-topped former church van on crazy, 3,500-mile ride

Nebraska AP Headlines

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Nebraska Pick 4

Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Nebraska Pick 5

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Nebraska Pick 4

Winning numbers drawn in Monday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Nebraska Pick 3

Husker Sports

NCAA baseball regionals are the 1st stop on the Road to Omaha. Here are some things to know

Huskers earn No. 13 national seed in Lincoln Regional

Nebraska to Host 2026 NCAA Baseball Regional

Phoenix Call's walk-off HBP lifts UCLA to Big Ten Championship, 3-2 over Oregon in 11 innings

Oregon blanks Nebraska in Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Huskers roll by Oklahoma State, punch ticket to WCWS

National

Trump says he would not be comfortable with Russia or China taking Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium

The Israeli military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it expands its operations there

Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling

Sports Betting Line

NBA Daily Playoff Glance

NBA Playoff Glance

Sidney softball teams split with Holyoke

Sidney softball teams split with Holyoke

Peetz trio selected for Colorado North in 6-Man All-Star Classic

Peetz trio selected for Colorado North in 6-Man All-Star Classic

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week