Nebraska referee Kevin Mar balances big games, busy schedule with NSAA, Big 12

The Beatrice native has spent 20 years reffing in the Big 12 Conference while also serving as an official and umpire for the Nebraska School Activities Association.

February 24, 2026Updated: February 25, 2026

By Jake Bartecki

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

State

Severe thunderstorms race toward Scottsbluff, Torrington area under tornado watch

Dozens of first responders unite for large-scale emergency training in Sidney

Nebraska referee Kevin Mar balances big games, busy schedule with NSAA, Big 12

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

State

Severe thunderstorms race toward Scottsbluff, Torrington area under tornado watch

Dozens of first responders unite for large-scale emergency training in Sidney

Severe thunderstorm warning issued east of Alliance; 60 mph winds, hail possible

From school notebooks to city walls, how one Northeast Nebraskan got his start in painting murals

Training turns into real emergency for Sidney firefighters and EMS crews

Tornado Watch added for southern Nebraska Panhandle as severe weather threat intensifies

Sports

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities