Second lawsuit filed against Horizon Biofuels after deadly Fremont plant explosion

Mother of 8-year-old victim alleges negligence in case tied to July blast

April 23, 2026Updated: April 23, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

Coach Ron Brown to headline Christian Cross Festival in Norfolk

Coach Ron Brown to headline Christian Cross Festival in Norfolk

Man arrested barricading himself during Columbus standoff

Man arrested barricading himself during Columbus standoff

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

State

Ol' Red raises more than $110,000 for St. Jude for third straight year

Three displaced after Fourth Terrace fire

Kearney nonprofit steps in to feed firefighters battling central Nebraska wildfire

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

Andrews Fire near Valentine fully contained at 570 acres

Will Werthimer visits Kearney High as trumpet player for Zach Bryan

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

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