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Artists at Work: A Golden Opportunity at Valentine Main Street Art Walk! Get ready for an evening of artistic inspiration and community fun as the Sand Painters Art Club presents Artists at Work during the Valentine Main Street Art Walk! Join us this Friday, May 29, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for a unique opportunity to meet local artists, witness their creative process firsthand, and participate in exciting scavenger hunts.

Columbus, NE – A siting feasibility study found that Sutherland, Beatrice, Brownville, and Norfolk are the top four communities best suited to host a next generation nuclear facility, based on current infrastructure and siting criteria. The siting feasibility study was conducted at the direction of the Nebraska Legislature, who allocated $1 million to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to fund the study.

This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. NEBRASKA CITY — Standing before the Otoe County Board and a room of neighbors, Wynee Benedict ticked through a long list of concerns.

The unofficial Primary Election Results from May 12, 2026 are as follows: Rep U.S. Senator - six years Pete Ricketts, 1,366; Todd Knobel, 115; Mac Stevens, 67; Debb Axtell Schultz, 58; Eric Mortimore, 25; Write in totals, 5; Not assigned, 5; Total votes cast, 1,636; Overvotes, 1; Undervotes, 182; Contest Totals, 1,819.

LINCOLN— Producers are urged to be vigilant after Theileria- a tick-borne parasite that affects cattle - was detected in several Nebraska counties. The Asian Longhorned Tick (ALHT) is the primary carrier responsible for spreading the parasite.

Columbus, NE – Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is reminding lake-goers to help prevent the spread of invasive species and to prioritize safe boating practices as residents begin enjoying recreation on NPPD-managed waterways.

People planning to launch boats in Nebraska this summer should be aware of low-water conditions affecting many reservoirs across the state. Water elevations and ramp conditions can vary significantly from one reservoir to another and may change from week to week.

Mullen, NE – The 2026 Sandhills Ranch Internship season has kicked off, bringing together a new cohort of interns eager to step into ranch life. Participants gathered for the annual orientation, a tradition that lays the groundwork for their summer experiences on ranches across the Nebraska Sandhills.