What to know the mysterious deaths in New Mexico linked to unknown substance

Investigators in New Mexico are trying to identify a mysterious substance that may have contributed to the deaths of three people

May 21, 2026Updated: May 21, 2026

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Fire tears through buildings in downtown Creighton

Fire tears through buildings in downtown Creighton

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk next week

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk next week

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

Massive Commercial fire draws multi-agency response in Columbus

Massive Commercial fire draws multi-agency response in Columbus

State

Day one highlights from the NSAA Class A and B State Track Meet

City of Kimball receives grant to update tornado sirens

Car vs motorcycle accident results in minor injuries

Night of Hope in 26th year serving local cancer families

Widespread local response helps Fairbury cemetery quickly recover from unprecedented storms

Welcome to Northeast Colorado gravel

Sports

Ogallala claims District C-5 golf title as area golfers punch tickets to state

Josh Jung hits tiebreaking single in 9th inning as Rangers rally for 5-4 win over Rockies

Sidney medals three times on opening day of Class B state track meet

Hitchcock County, Perkins County qualify for state at Class D-5 district golf meet

Some of the best track and field athletes in state history will compete in State Meet

Sidney captures first district golf title since 2007

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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