Pine Ridge woman sentenced to more than 19 years for fentanyl, meth distribution

A Pine Ridge woman has been sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison for her role in distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine.

April 9, 2026Updated: April 9, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar

Restoring windmills for the next 100 years

Nebraska attorney faces suspension over alleged AI use in state Supreme Court brief

Papillion man charged after allegedly using deceased mother’s Social Security and credit

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Man convicted after derailing train in Bennet, posting viral video online

State

Domestic assault arrest leads to multiple drug charges

Pool inspections shift to cities as state cuts costs

3rd Congressional District Forum gives voters a chnace to ask questions

Skills USA Championships brings thousands to Grand Island

Sen. Ricketts, USACE Assistant Secretary tour Missouri River, talk flooding

Sports

Holly, Rasby earn Terry Gilliland honors at Mitchell meet

Michael Lorenzen throws efficiently into the 6th, Rockies beat Astros 9-1 to complete 3-game sweep

Scottsbluff edges Sidney to win Red Raider Golf Invite

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

WNCC softball falls twice to Southeast in exciting action

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard