Pope Leo moves Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame closer to possible sainthood

The Rev. Edward Flanagan, who founded the renowned Boys Town home for at-risk youth in Nebraska, is one step closer to possible sainthood

March 23, 2026Updated: March 23, 2026

By PETER SMITH and NICOLE WINFIELD

Malcolm run rules Beatrice, Orangemen fall 14-1

Malcolm run rules Beatrice, Orangemen fall 14-1

Fairbury couple investigated for child abuse; children removed from home

Fairbury couple investigated for child abuse; children removed from home

Fairbury pair arrested on possession, abuse charges

Fairbury pair arrested on possession, abuse charges

Annual Beatrice City-Wide Cleanup in full effect

Annual Beatrice City-Wide Cleanup in full effect

State

More details released on Beatrice fatal shooting

1 hr 1 min ago

Fordyce greenhouse grows from small start to 26-year success

14 hrs 55 mins ago

Fairbury couple investigated for child abuse; children removed from home

15 hrs 11 mins ago

DOJ joins effort to repeal Nebraska in-state college tuition for certain immigrant students

16 hrs 6 mins ago

Fairbury pair arrested on possession, abuse charges

16 hrs 7 mins ago

The way our town looks and feels matters

16 hrs 59 mins ago

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

1 hr 10 mins ago

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

21 hrs 37 mins ago

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

April 20th 2026, 6:48 PM UTC

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

April 20th 2026, 3:16 AM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

April 20th 2026, 3:15 AM UTC

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

April 19th 2026, 4:08 PM 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