Elm Creek uses relentless defense to take down Cross County 47-21

The Elm Creek girls basketball team used a strong second half and tough defense to defeat Cross County 47-21 in the Class D-1 state quarterfinals.

March 6, 2026Updated: March 6, 2026

By Michael Shively

Beatrice on the Run provides supportive, free way to get kids up and running

Beatrice on the Run provides supportive, free way to get kids up and running

BPD debuts two new safety programs

BPD debuts two new safety programs

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

State

Red flag warning in effect through Monday for extremely dry, breezy conditions

8 hrs 59 mins ago

One injured in car vs truck accident

21 hrs 59 mins ago

Wyoming communities want time to consider embracing nuclear energy, as feds rush to expand industry

22 hrs 43 mins ago

Beatrice on the Run provides supportive, free way to get kids up and running

April 18th 2026, 10:16 PM UTC

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

April 18th 2026, 3:53 PM UTC

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

April 18th 2026, 3:51 PM UTC

Sports

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

8 hrs 59 mins ago

Colorado sports notes: Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

22 hrs 48 mins ago

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

April 18th 2026, 1:58 PM UTC

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

April 18th 2026, 12:42 AM UTC

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

April 17th 2026, 6:21 PM UTC

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

April 17th 2026, 10:41 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

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

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC