Panhandle mourns loss of educator, compassionate community leader Paula Abbott

Paula Abbott, former director of WNCC’s Sidney campus and a driving force behind the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, has died at 61. Community leaders remember her as welcoming, optimistic and deeply devoted to Sidney’s growth.

March 2, 2026Updated: March 3, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Former Nebraska teacher sentenced in sexual assault case

Game and Parks talks turkey numbers, amidst spring season

Stanton County fire burns 82 acres

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

Central Community College adds three new sports programs

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

State

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

Panhandle mourns loss of educator, compassionate community leader Paula Abbott

Former Nebraska teacher sentenced in sexual assault case

Game and Parks talks turkey numbers, amidst spring season

Stanton County fire burns 82 acres

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

Central Community College adds three new sports programs

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

State

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

UNK honors Hamiltons with atrium naming after $5M rural health gift

Ronald McDonald House launches first Nebraska Family Kitchen

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

Graves scores 28, Creighton takes down Rutgers 82-69 in CBC quarterfinals

April 4 (2:45 PM CT) - Indy Ignite vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Prep track & field roundup: Leyton’s Alec Watchorn earns top honor as Burns sweeps team titles at Bayard CD Meet

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

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