Rushville’s historic ballpark takes center stage at Valentine event

A historic ballpark in the Nebraska Sandhills once attracted hundreds of athletes for baseball schools hosted by Major League Baseball teams, including the Milwaukee Braves, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels.

October 14, 2026Updated: October 14, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

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Longtime NeighborWorks CEO Roger Nadrchal to step down in 2027

A new mixed-income housing model in Columbus aims to address workforce housing shortage

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Flood Watch stays in effect as heavy rain continues across eastern Nebraska

Flood watch stays in effect as remnants of hurricane Polo dumps heavy rain across eastern Nebraska

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Rushville’s historic ballpark takes center stage at Valentine event

Longtime NeighborWorks CEO Roger Nadrchal to step down in 2027

A new mixed-income housing model in Columbus aims to address workforce housing shortage

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Flood Watch stays in effect as heavy rain continues across eastern Nebraska

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

State

Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia faces scrutiny over claims she’s a lawyer

Rushville’s historic ballpark takes center stage at Valentine event

UNO fraternity under investigation after video shows member making comment about rape

Longtime NeighborWorks CEO Roger Nadrchal to step down in 2027

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, EX-IM Bank Chairman John Jovanovic visit Elk Creek Project

Grand Island's Nova-Tech advances to final four in Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition

Sports

Lady Raiders Hold Off Chadron in Four Sets

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Dordt Recap, Northwestern Preview

Norris fifth in Class B, EMF's Klooz fifth in Class C at 2026 Girls Golf Championships

West Holt wins Class C championship in girls' golf, Minden's Jorgensen takes individual title

Garden County snares sequence of sweeps at Potter-Dix triangular

Crete, Beatrice begin latest quests for softball state championship success

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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