A Boy Scout color guard leads the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade down Dewey St. Tuesday in North Platte. The North Platte ...

Flocks of cranes have been coming to the Platte River every spring for millions of years. Sandhill crane numbers have grown ...

In a Selection Sunday evening mini podcast, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody react to the Nebraska men's basketball team drawing ...

Purdue had just battled through the Big Ten Tournament, beating three straight NCAA Tournament teams – the last a No. 1 seed ...

St. Patrick's Day celebrants can make their own luck by choosing not to drive after drinking, helping to avoid disagreeable ...

Trump aide says Iran war’s oil shock is short term, touts strong US economy and vows escorts, partners and policy tools to ...

Volunteer firefighters, National Guard and federal teams have spent days battling historic wildfires across Nebraska with more high-risk days ahead.

JOSH SALMON, THE INDEPENDENT Mar 17, 2026 6 mins ago 0 Check out the scene with exhibits, live demonstrations and more at Ag ...

The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same travertine marble of ancient Rome to recreate parts of columns from 2,000 years ago.

The mock trial event provides an exceptional educational opportunity for Beatrice Middle School students," Abby Kassmeier ...

Russ Ninemire, 72, began coaching girls high school basketball at Sandy Creek, where his teams won 10 state championships.

Sam McKewon says that all things considered, the Huskers got a favorable draw in the first round of the NCAA tournament.