Diller’s Sweet Peas Academy celebrates one year of childcare service in Southeast Nebraska 

There are many institutional roadblocks that make it challenging to start up and sustain childcare centers in the state of Nebraska. So when one of those places makes it to their first birthday, that's a cause for celebration.

February 13, 2026Updated: February 13, 2026
By Timothy Hackett

Regional

South Fork Fire near Crawford 55% contained; crews establish line around entire perimeter

The South Fork Fire near Crawford is now 55% contained and has burned approximately 38,913 acres, according to the latest update from Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.

Additional arrest made in Box Butte County homicide investigation after Sheridan County search warrant

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have made another arrest in connection with a homicide investigation that began in September 2025.

Welcome Home Weekend aims to showcase Cheyenne County pride, opportunity

Community leaders are inviting residents, former residents and visitors to celebrate everything Cheyenne County has to offer during Welcome Home Weekend on Saturday.

Name released of Stuart man killed in Gregory County crash

Authorities have released the name of a Stuart, Nebraska man who died in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Gregory County.

New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases

Increased fire activity on the northwest side of the South Fork Fire has prompted new evacuation notices and intermittent closures of Highway 20, according to emergency management officials.

Highway 20 reopens as South Fork Fire near Crawford reaches 42% containment

Firefighters made significant progress Friday on the South Fork Fire burning near Crawford, increasing containment to 42% as the Nebraska Department of Transportation reopened Highway 20 to traffic.