Banner County Sheriff’s Office, students dedicate new memorial for teen who passed away in 1995

The Banner County community gathered Wednesday to remember 15-year-old Jacque Larson who died in a car wreck in 1995.

April 10, 2026Updated: April 10, 2026

By Kristi Shields

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

Central Elementary music class wins $500 through Stretch Across Nebraska contest

Jefferson County approves updated zoning and solar regulations plus road plan

Sidney Public Library awarded national grant for small and rural libraries

3rd Congressional District Forum gives voters a chance to ask questions

Man sentenced to death in Laurel quadruple homicide case

Banner County Sheriff’s Office, students dedicate new memorial for teen who passed away in 1995

Sports

Holly, Rasby earn Terry Gilliland honors at Mitchell meet

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

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