A recap of the biggest Thursday stories from across Nebraska:
Fischer punts governor’s race, wide open campaign to follow
Churches continue virtual services despite pandemic progress
Emergency personnel respond to incident at Sidney airport; 2 WNCC students dead
State health officials investigating ‘significant medical event’ after shot
Senators object to proposed Nebraska sex education standards
McPherson County rancher looks at beef packing plant as progress
Camping World announces continued expansion
Warm weather arrives in time for taking race this weekend
For a year, Babe Ruth and a Norfolk hen shared headlines as record-setters
PETA calls for criminal investigation of Smithfield Foods plant in Crete
Grand Island man pleads not guilty in stepfather’s death
Cheyenne County Chamber president to resign
New plaza coming to South Sioux City
Man sentenced to prison after 124 mph police chase
Vaccination eligibility broadens, retail pharmacies ahead of schedule