Trump administration announces $1.7 billion fund to compensate prosecuted allies after dropping lawsuit against the IRS

Trump administration announces $1.7 billion fund to compensate prosecuted allies after dropping lawsuit against the IRS

May 18, 2026Updated: May 18, 2026

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Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer

Bayard man sentenced to more than 22 years for child pornography charges

Bayard man sentenced to more than 22 years for child pornography charges

Nebraska Extension hosts drought management webinar for beef producers

Nebraska Extension hosts drought management webinar for beef producers

I-80 construction project set to begin in Cheyenne, Kimball counties

I-80 construction project set to begin in Cheyenne, Kimball counties

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

State

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer

Braving severe storm, variety of vet med orgs join forces to combat cat overpopulation crisis

Bayard man sentenced to more than 22 years for child pornography charges

Nebraska Extension hosts drought management webinar for beef producers

California man faces felony drug charges in Cherry County

Families start picking up the pieces after tornado near St. Libory

Sports

WNCC to hold volleyball individual, team camps in June

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

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

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

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