Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life in prison without parole in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings

Rex Heuermann is sentenced to life in prison without parole in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings

June 17, 2026Updated: June 17, 2026

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Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

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

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

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

State

Brush fire complicates Auburn disaster recovery

Norfolk man arrested for exposing himself and peeking into apartment window, police say

Relief fund to help residents, ranchers and fire departments affected by Crawford-area fire

Kimball City Council passes ordinance prohibiting discharge of fireworks

Village of Western, Nebraska plays central role in federal criminal investigation

Nearly block-long mural taking shape in Valentine

Sports

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

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

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