Nebraska records nation’s first reported BEAD-funded home internet connection near Ogallala

Nebraska has officially recorded the nation’s first reported BEAD-funded household internet connection.

May 15, 2026Updated: May 15, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

United Way Color Dash comes to Sidney for first time

United Way Color Dash comes to Sidney for first time

Kimball Public Schools says rumored school threat did not occur

Kimball Public Schools says rumored school threat did not occur

Nebraska records nation’s first reported BEAD-funded home internet connection near Ogallala

Nebraska records nation’s first reported BEAD-funded home internet connection near Ogallala

Ash Pole Fire south of Chadron 47% contained, burns 1,100 acres

Ash Pole Fire south of Chadron 47% contained, burns 1,100 acres

Cheyenne County veterans volunteers honored

Cheyenne County veterans volunteers honored

Alliance police warn of e-bike dangers after 11-year-old injured in crash

Alliance police warn of e-bike dangers after 11-year-old injured in crash

State

United Way Color Dash comes to Sidney for first time

Chadron officials explain emergency siren tones after wildfire response prompts confusion

Fairbury under water emergency; residents asked to conserve water usage

Kimball Public Schools says rumored school threat did not occur

Democrats test a new red state strategy: Back independents over their own nominees

Nebraska records nation’s first reported BEAD-funded home internet connection near Ogallala

Sports

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Scottsbluff edges Sidney for team title at Ogallala Invitational

Bayard sweeps team titles at Class D-9 district meet

Destination Lewiston: Doane baseball books program's first trip to NAIA World Series

Plainview wins boys and girls titles at D-4 district meet

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires