The cranes are returning. Will the tourists?

People in the Platte River's Big Bend region look to the sky in early March when they hear familiar notes sung by a few high-flying sandhill cranes. They know the full-throated chorus isn't far behind.

March 4, 2022Updated: March 4, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

The cranes are returning. Will the tourists?

Fire tears through buildings in downtown Creighton

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

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

Massive Commercial fire draws multi-agency response in Columbus

State

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

The cranes are returning. Will the tourists?

Fire tears through buildings in downtown Creighton

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

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

Massive Commercial fire draws multi-agency response in Columbus

State

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Ag Safety Day helps educate and excite kids about the concept of safety

U.S. Solicitor General recommends special master examine compact prompting Nebraska-Colorado water dispute

Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence.

Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation

Sports

Mitchell Deer closes UNK career at NCAA Championships

Avalanche have no update on Cale Makar as they look to regroup from Game 1 loss to Golden Knights

Sidney, Bridgeport, Garden County, Leyton athletes selected for West Nebraska All-Star Games

Sidney closes strong at Class B state meet; Scottsbluff, Gering add medals in Omaha

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

Ag & Outdoor

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

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