Auditor raises concerns about Nebraska business tax incentives totaling $1.2 billion in lost revenue

Management letter questions oversight as some companies continue receiving refunds after projects close

February 17, 2026Updated: February 17, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Downtown Norfolk Association celebrates 45 years

Downtown Norfolk Association celebrates 45 years

‘Love like Jesus’: Polk County man remembered as passionate friend to all

‘Love like Jesus’: Polk County man remembered as passionate friend to all

Polk County murder-suicide suspect dies

Polk County murder-suicide suspect dies

Federal lawsuit filed against Stanton County Sheriff, chief deputy

Federal lawsuit filed against Stanton County Sheriff, chief deputy

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

NSP investigates apparent murder-suicide attempt in Polk County

NSP investigates apparent murder-suicide attempt in Polk County

State

Pine Ridge woman sentenced to more than 19 years for fentanyl, meth distribution

Crews contain grass fire north of Sidney; three homes evacuated

Employee in Fairbury school district placed on administrative leave

Downtown Norfolk Association celebrates 45 years

Education Government & Politics Bill to expand support for struggling Nebraska K-3 readers falls to filibuster

Kimball Farmer’s Day Committee to host Boogie Bash Family Dance

Sports

Michael Lorenzen throws efficiently into the 6th, Rockies beat Astros 9-1 to complete 3-game sweep

Scottsbluff edges Sidney to win Red Raider Golf Invite

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

WNCC softball falls twice to Southeast in exciting action

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

Norfolk announces new coaches for girls basketball, cross country, dance

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland