7-year-old boy drowns Thursday at Lake McConaughy

5-year-old girl from another family survived accident

August 7, 2026Updated: August 7, 2026
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7-year-old boy drowns Thursday at Lake McConaughy

A seven-year-old boy drowned and a five-year-old girl survived an incident at Lake McConaughy Thursday evening. The girl was flown to a Colorado hospital and expected to be released today.

Lake Mac launch services best bet as water drops

Private boat launch services at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area will provide the best access to Nebraska’s largest lake for the remainder of the season. As of today, Spillway Bay’s single-lane boat ramp is the only one still in the water; but within the month, water levels are expected to be below the ramp’s 3,202 elevation.

A tradition of service: apply to a U.S. Service Academy

Nebraskans are bound by a set of exceptional values: hard work, determination, and above all, a natural tendency to serve those around us.

Low water hinders access at northwest Nebraska lakes 

Low water levels from drought and irrigation are limiting access to lakes in northwestern Nebraska. 

Juvenile arrested after overnight burglary spree in Rushville

According to the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, the city swimming pool, golf course and Pump & Pantry were all broken into early Friday, with several items reported stolen.

Alliance mother accused of helping daughter conceal murder sentenced on separate charge in Sheridan County

An Alliance woman accused of helping her daughter conceal a murder has been sentenced in a separate Sheridan County case.