Trading or gambling? How a new way to wager on sports is evading Nebraska’s betting ban

Prediction markets let Nebraskans wager on sports and politics from their phones, even though the state still bans online sports betting

March 19, 2026Updated: March 19, 2026
AP nullBy JEREMY TURLEY/Flatwater Free Press

Regional

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Deuel, Garden counties

The National Weather Service in North Platte reports a severe thunderstorm located 10 miles southwest of Oshkosh moving southeast at 25 mph

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Garden County

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Severe Thunder Storm Warning for Garden County until 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Panhandle Public Health District recognized with Model Practice Awards

Panhandle Public Health District received national recognition for implementing best practices in local public health. The Model and Promising Practice Awards are presented annually by the National Association of County and City Health Officials.

Complaint filed against Cherry County Planning Commission secretary

A formal complaint was brought before Cherry County commissioners Tuesday regarding the secretary of the county’s Planning Commission, as several residents raised concerns about the accuracy of meeting minutes.

Civil Air Patrol to survey storm damage, fire risk in north-central Nebraska

The Civil Air Patrol is conducting an aerial survey over north-central Nebraska Tuesday following severe weather that moved through the region Monday night.

Two Bayard residents died, driver hospitalized

A Volkswagen Jetta was northbound on US-85 when it collided with a truck at the intersection with Wyoming Highway 216 Thursday morning west of Albin.