Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step
June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTCBy the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer
June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTCBy the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim
June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTCBy the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer
May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTCBy the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April
May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTCBy John Perkins / Brownfield Ag News
NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities
May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTCThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is continuing to offer pastures and hay tracts on some of its properties to landowners affected by spring wildfires.
Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey
May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTCBy Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists
May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTCBy Kellan Heavican / Brownfield Ag News
Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30
May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTCBy Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot
May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTCDefending champion Kahne Packer finished second
Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens
April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTCTurkey hunters will take to the woods for Nebraska’s spring shotgun season April 18.
Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20
April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTCBy the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires
April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTCSeveral state records were broken during the 20th annual National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament on March 21 in Lincoln.
Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project
March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTCBy Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires
March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTCBy the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety
March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTCBy the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard
March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTCDarsha Dodge / KNOP-TV
Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland
March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTCBy Tena Cook / Chadron State College & Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years
March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTCSupplementing 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 UTCBy Aaron Berger / Nebraska Extension
Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual fisheries discussion
February 27th 2026, 8:16 PM UTCBy the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Outdoor notes: Game and Parks releasing rainbow trout this spring
February 21st 2026, 3:02 PM UTCBy Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales
February 19th 2026, 1:27 AM UTCNebraska lawmakers and ag leaders meet in Hastings to discuss year-round E15 sales as a market-based solution for farmers
Outdoors notes: Archery paddlefish applications to be accepted March 1-14
February 15th 2026, 7:05 AM UTCBy Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available
February 2nd 2026, 2:12 PM UTCExplore Nebraska Game and Parks’ 2026 Fishing Forecast and 2026 Fishing Guide to help plan your next fishing trip — no matter the season.
Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills education events set for February
January 31st 2026, 8:56 AM UTCNaturalists 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.
After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska
January 30th 2026, 4:54 PM UTCWhile 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.
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January 26th 2026, 7:01 PM UTC
Outdoor notes: Valentine’s Day featured in February at state parks
January 24th 2026, 9:15 AM UTCWhether 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: Surveillance detects 197 positive CWD cases
January 12th 2026, 2:04 PM UTCThe Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is opening parts of Box Butte Wildlife Management Area to firewood collection for those who obtain permission.
Local
When can students and staff use AI? Valentine schools adopt policy
July 23rd 2026, 11:19 PM UTCAs artificial intelligence becomes more common in classrooms, Valentine Community Schools has adopted a new policy outlining how students and staff can and can not use the technology.
Chadron man with lengthy criminal history sentenced in Sheridan Livestock Auction burglary
July 23rd 2026, 10:08 PM UTCA 45-year-old Chadron man has been sentenced to 5 to 8 years in prison after authorities say he caused damage and stole thousands of dollars from the Sheridan Livestock Auction Company in Rushville.
City of Gordon warns of dangerous e-bike, scooter use after multiple complaints
July 23rd 2026, 4:11 PM UTCThe City of Gordon is urging parents to talk with their children about safe electric bike and scooter use following multiple reports of dangerous behavior on city streets.
University of Nebraska Omaha students look to improve Valentine parks
July 23rd 2026, 12:44 AM UTCA group of University of Nebraska Omaha students is working with the city of Valentine to evaluate and improve its park system.
Nebraska competitors embrace home state feel, at NHSFR in Lincoln
July 22nd 2026, 6:21 PM UTCThe National High School Rodeo Finals has made its return to Nebraska, which a special feeling from the Cornhusker state competitors
Nebraska
Union Pacific picks up Canadian National’s support for its plan to acquire Norfolk Southern railroad
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The Polk County Fair: Home of Nebraska’s greatest (demolition derby) hits
45 mins ago“I’m starting to do a lot more damage and taking guys out.”
Fairbury formally debuts new city home base, plus business incubation space
51 mins agoFairbury formally debuts new city home base, plus business incubation space
Nebraska honors 82 Korean War veterans at Memorial Stadium ceremony
2 hrs 43 mins agoMore than 500 people attended the event as the state continues recognizing living Korean War veterans
Hallam residents question Monolith data center proposal at packed town hall
6 hrs 27 mins agoOne resident pressed Monolith to consider the cumulative effects of expansion on the community, saying they feel like “Guinea pigs.”
Alliance man arrested on felony firearm charge following early morning traffic stop
7 hrs 55 mins agoAlliance man arrested on felony firearm charge following early morning traffic stop
Sports
Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title
July 23rd 2026, 10:07 PM UTCKearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title
Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament
July 23rd 2026, 1:26 PM UTCA central Nebraska all-star baseball team is preparing to represent the state on the regional stage.
Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship
July 23rd 2026, 6:48 AM UTCMalcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship
UNK athletes and Nebraska natives competing at USA Track and Field National Championships
July 22nd 2026, 9:06 PM UTCThe Nebraskan contingent competes on Friday in New York
Basketball all-stars balance competitive edge with fun, ahead of NCA Basketball Senior Showcase
July 21st 2026, 7:20 PM UTCThe best high school senior basketball players in Nebraska are set to take the floor
NCA Volleyball All-Star game set to highlight the best high school volleyball in Nebraska
July 20th 2026, 10:46 PM UTC8 of the best high school volleyball players in the state of Nebraska are set to be on the same floor on Tuesday night.
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