‘Ship of Gold’ treasure hunter released from prison, but 500 gold coins remain unaccounted for

A former deep-sea treasure hunter who spent more than a decade in prison after refusing to disclose the whereabouts of missing gold coins is now free

March 10, 2026Updated: March 10, 2026

By JOHN SEEWER

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

‘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

State

City Council offers City Manager duties to Hanson

Benefits slashed: Nebraska disability switch leaves hundreds desperate for help

Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Woman dead, 3-year-old injured in Omaha Walmart officer-involved shooting

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Sports

Scottsbluff, Hemingford highlight strong day at Mitchell golf invites

Potter-Dix boys, Ogallala girls claim titles at Leyton Invite

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Ag & Outdoor

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

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