Pillen activates Nebraska National Guard amid wildfire risk

Proclamation places personnel, aircraft and equipment on standby as dry, windy conditions persist

April 20, 2026Updated: April 20, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

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

Nebraska gambling taxes up $5 million compared to same period last year

59 mins ago

Applications being taken for trail grants

2 hrs 56 mins ago

Royal Engineered Composites breaks ground on $5M expansion in Minden

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Pillen activates Nebraska National Guard amid wildfire risk

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Johnson announces retirement as Cheyenne County Commission

5 hrs 19 mins ago

Pool ball allegedly used in threat against officer at Valentine bar

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Sports

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

6 hrs 18 mins ago

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

21 hrs 50 mins ago

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

21 hrs 52 mins ago

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

April 19th 2026, 4:08 PM UTC

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

April 19th 2026, 2:20 AM UTC

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

April 18th 2026, 1:58 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