Welcome Home Weekend aims to showcase Cheyenne County pride, opportunity

Welcome Home Weekend on June 20 will feature community tours, live music, employer showcases, housing tours, food, cornhole, chalk art and more — all designed to celebrate local pride and opportunity.

June 15, 2026Updated: June 15, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Welcome Home Weekend aims to showcase Cheyenne County pride, opportunity

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

State

Man reported missing found dead after motorcycle crash near Osmond

Welcome Home Weekend aims to showcase Cheyenne County pride, opportunity

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

State

Man reported missing found dead after motorcycle crash near Osmond

Welcome Home Weekend aims to showcase Cheyenne County pride, opportunity

Second family member arrested in Box Butte County homicide investigation

Name released of Stuart man killed in Gregory County crash

Downtown Sounds

Nebraska Mourns the Loss of Long-Time Football Assistant Coach George Darlington

Sports

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey