Democrat Stille, Independent Cohen both seeking to unseat incumbent Adrian Smith from U.S. House 

Democrat Stille, Independent Cohen both seeking to unseat incumbent Adrian Smith from U.S. House 

July 9, 2026Updated: July 9, 2026
By Timothy Hackett

Regional

UNK Pride of the Plains announces 2026 members, performance schedule

The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its 2026 season schedule, beginning with Thursday’s home football game against Wayne State College. In addition to performing at all UNK home football games, the Pride of the Plains will take part in the annual UNK Band Day Parade on Sept. 19. The parade begins at 10 a.m. in downtown Kearney.

Flock cameras discussed at Cherry County commissioners meeting

Cherry County officials are weighing the possibility of installing Flock cameras, with commissioners and law enforcement discussing the technology during Tuesday’s meeting.

Alliance man in custody following stabbing incident

Alliance authorities were dispatched at 2:51 a.m. today to a report that a man had been stabbed. Responding officers located an adult male victim suffering from significant lacerations to his head, left arm, and wrist.

New York man arrested in two-truck fatality

On August 15, Nebraska State Patrol Troopers responded to a crash involving two semis on Interstate 80 near mile marker 198.

Community volleyball season starts August 27

More than 50 third- through sixth-grade girls are preparing for the start of the Cheyenne County Community Center's youth volleyball season following a two-day skills camp led by the Sidney High School volleyball program. Youth league practices begin Monday, Aug. 24, with matches starting Thursday, Aug. 27.

Platte Valley Company celebrates Potter location 

Platte Valley Company celebrates Potter location