Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales

Nebraska lawmakers and ag leaders meet in Hastings to discuss year-round E15 sales as a market-based solution for farmers

February 19, 2026Updated: February 19, 2026
By Peter Rice

Regional

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

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

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

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

Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

Two arrested in Western Nebraska narcotics investigations 

Arrest warrants were served on three people related to the illegal sale of mushroom products.

East Elm Street to close for responder exercise

Multiple agencies will be taking part in an exercise involving a staged incident on East Elm Street in Sidney.