‘Almost like a dinosaur’: Big Snap, world’s largest common snapping turtle, awed countless Nebraskans

The turtle who became a fixture at the Schramm Education Center grew far older and far larger than any known member of his species before his death. He was nearly 100.

April 24, 2026Updated: April 24, 2026
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Potter Days 2026 celebrates 95 years of smalltown excitement 

Potter Days 2026 celebrates 95 years of smalltown excitement 

Quilt of Valor presentation returns to Sidney September 12 

Quilt of Valor presentation returns to Sidney September 12 

Thousands sign petition calling for country-of-origin labeling on beef

A new national petition is calling on Congress and President Donald Trump to restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.

NTIA announces new round of broadband funding

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration states this round of funding is intended to serve locations that remain unserved after the initial deployment round. In the initial deployment, only around $44.5 million of Nebraska’s allocation was spent, leaving approximately $340 million to be spent.

Lightning blamed for structure fire

An abandoned home was lost to fire west of Dalton early this morning.

Nebraska troopers on patrol for end of summer travel season

The summer travel season is coming to an end and Nebraska State Troopers will be on patrol to help keep travelers safe during Labor Day Weekend. ince Memorial Day, troopers have arrested 328 people for driving under the influence. Each of those arrests could have been unnecessary if the driver had planned a sober ride.