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

Outdoor notes: Hunters may start buying spring turkey permits Jan. 12

January 10th 2026, 10:54 AM UTC

Hunters may begin purchasing 2026 spring turkey season permits from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning at 1 p.m. Central time Jan. 12.

Outdoor notes: Hunters may start buying spring turkey permits Jan. 12

Outdoor notes: Grant program to fund research on state’s at-risk species

January 3rd 2026, 10:09 AM UTC

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is accepting applications for proposals to fund research on Nebraska’s at-risk species.

Outdoor notes: Grant program to fund research on state’s at-risk species

Local

South Fork Fire grows to more than 28,000 acres, activity increases overnight

1 hr 13 mins ago

Fire activity increased overnight and into the early morning hours on the west and north sides of the South Fork Fire, according to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.

Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement

14 hrs 12 mins ago

A 45-year-old Gordon man has reached a plea agreement after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.

Brown County inmates moved to neighboring facility amid staffing shortage

14 hrs 51 mins ago

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office says all current inmates, as well as any future detainees, will be housed at a neighboring correctional facility until further notice due to staffing shortages.

Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

15 hrs 38 mins ago

Bernie Krausse is walking the Great American Rail Trail

South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained

22 hrs 42 mins ago

The South Fork Fire burning near Crawford has grown to 23,112 acres and is now 5% contained, according to the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 (RMCIMT2), which took control Thursday morning.

Nebraska

Water rescue from Highway 2 bridge

17 mins ago

Pickup partially submerged in drainage ditch

South Fork Fire grows to more than 28,000 acres, activity increases overnight

1 hr 13 mins ago

Fire activity increased overnight and into the early morning hours on the west and north sides of the South Fork Fire, according to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

9 hrs 5 mins ago

The race for Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District is heating up as independent candidate Austin Ahlman brought his campaign to his hometown of Norfolk for a town hall Thursday night.

Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting

9 hrs 48 mins ago

Police call for medical helicopter

Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement

14 hrs 12 mins ago

A 45-year-old Gordon man has reached a plea agreement after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.

Brown County inmates moved to neighboring facility amid staffing shortage

14 hrs 51 mins ago

The Brown County Sheriff’s Office says all current inmates, as well as any future detainees, will be housed at a neighboring correctional facility until further notice due to staffing shortages.

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

June 9th 2026, 10:07 PM UTC

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

June 6th 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

By The Associated Press

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

June 6th 2026, 2:10 AM UTC

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

June 4th 2026, 10:04 PM UTC

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

June 4th 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

National

Baseball Glance

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Rosie Pino wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District

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Rosie Pino wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District