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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Outdoor notes: Valentine’s Day featured in February at state parks

January 24th 2026, 9:15 AM UTC

Whether it’s a nice Valentine’s Day dinner or a cozy stay in a warm cabin, you can find them in February in Nebraska’s state parks.

Outdoor notes: Valentine’s Day featured in February at state parks

Outdoor notes: Surveillance detects 197 positive CWD cases

January 12th 2026, 2:04 PM UTC

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is opening parts of Box Butte Wildlife Management Area to firewood collection for those who obtain permission.

Outdoor notes: Surveillance detects 197 positive CWD cases

Local

Volunteers step up as the Log Road Fire continues burning near Crawford

July 2nd 2026, 11:03 PM UTC

Firefighters are making progress on a wildfire burning northwest of Crawford, with officials reporting the Log Road Fire is now 15% contained after scorching more than 1,500 acres.

Alliance woman arrested in connection with her baby’s death

July 2nd 2026, 10:54 AM UTC

An Alliance woman has been arrested following the death of a 9-month-old baby, according to the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office.

More than 20 buildings threatened as firefighters continue to make progress at fire near Crawford

July 1st 2026, 11:58 PM UTC

A wildfire burning near Crawford is threatening more than 20 buildings as crews continue working to contain the fire.

Bicyclist traveling across the nation rides through Nebraska

July 1st 2026, 1:56 AM UTC

For most people, biking across Nebraska would be a challenge. For Jim DeCecco, it’s just one stretch of a much longer journey.

High winds push Log Road Fire near Crawford beyond containment lines

July 1st 2026, 12:11 AM UTC

The Log Road Fire burning northwest of Crawford has grown to an estimated 1,200 acres after strong winds pushed flames beyond containment lines on the north side of the fire.

Nebraska

Memories of service 

1 hr 38 mins ago

Robbie Robinson recalls his dad serving in WWII in 101st Airborne

Veterans reach halfway point of 3,700-mile ride in northeast Nebraska

2 hrs 21 mins ago

Six veterans reach the halfway point of the Great American Rail-Trail with events in Battle Creek and Norfolk.

State Patrol adds two new police service dogs, including Kearney-based K-9

6 hrs 52 mins ago

PSD RJ and PSD Phoenix recently completed training and are now serving alongside troopers in central and western Nebraska.

Troopers urge sober driving for Independence Day weekend

7 hrs 51 mins ago

NSP encourages everyone to have a sober driver

District 47 Legislative Update 

8 hrs 9 mins ago

Celebrating 250 years as a nation

A Nebraska photographer rode his bike from Texas to Canada. He did it for the cranes.

8 hrs 14 mins ago

Renowned nature photographer Mike Forsberg and a leading crane scientist biked the Central Flyway migratory route for science — and to promote conservation efforts for the endangered whooping crane

Sports

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

July 2nd 2026, 3:33 PM UTC

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks is a national award winner.

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

July 2nd 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

July 1st 2026, 4:34 PM UTC

Doug Woodard won 669 games in his 41 years

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

June 30th 2026, 11:03 PM UTC

Addison Peck and Nash Malone take home titles before continuing their golf careers

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

June 26th 2026, 9:41 PM UTC

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

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

June 25th 2026, 5:42 PM UTC

Jordan Larson shares tips with Kearney Catholic volleyball

National

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in elaborate Madison Square Garden ceremony, Swift's publicist says

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in elaborate Madison Square Garden ceremony, Swift's publicist says

Conservative politician Keiko Fujimori is winner of Peru's presidential runoff election, electoral authorities declare

5 hrs 55 mins ago

Conservative politician Keiko Fujimori is winner of Peru's presidential runoff election, electoral authorities declare

Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions and casts itself as the victim

6 hrs 52 mins ago

The traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV and caused a schism are defending their actions

Pope urges US to recommit to founding ideas of protecting life, human dignity on 250th anniversary

7 hrs 14 mins ago

Pope Leo XIV is praying for the United States to recommit itself to its founding ideals on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

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