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February 16, 2026Updated: February 16, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Coach Ron Brown to headline Christian Cross Festival in Norfolk

Coach Ron Brown to headline Christian Cross Festival in Norfolk

Man arrested barricading himself during Columbus standoff

Man arrested barricading himself during Columbus standoff

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Duncan

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Duncan

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Fatal crash southwest of Humphrey

Crash southwest of Humphrey leaves two injured

Downtown Norfolk Association celebrates 45 years

Downtown Norfolk Association celebrates 45 years

State

Catch these Game and Parks education events in May

UPDATE: Beatrice Middle School safe after reported bomb threat Wednesday

More details released on Beatrice fatal shooting

Fordyce greenhouse grows from small start to 26-year success

Fairbury couple investigated for child abuse; children removed from home

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

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

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

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

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

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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

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

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety