A recap of the biggest Friday stories from across Nebraska:
Support efforts starting for Blue Springs family in deadly house fire
Lincoln school bus accident leaves several injured
Smithfield responds to Thursday rally
Murder-suicide victim had abuse protection order, officials reviewing case
Neary hangs on in primary, appears to be Stothert’s general election foe
Otoe County Courthouse temporarily closed after COVID-19 cases
Senators give initial OK to $9.7B Nebraska budget package
Coaches criticize lack of tourney coverage; ESPN reverses course
Norfolk theatre students return to the stage for first time since quarantine
Midwest governors meet to discuss flooding
Nebraska City Economic Development plans to release latest study findings
Rosewood Academy owner, employees facing child abuse charges
Mississippi man pleads to charge in motorcyclist’s death in Omaha
Court sentences Pine Ridge man to 35 years in prison
Lincoln man charged with stealing over $29,000 from uncle
Levy override debate heats up in Nebraska City
No COVID-related hospitalizations or deaths last week in PHS region
Bomgaars welcomed to Beatrice this week
Sidney FFA takes home award in first state competition
Blue Valley Community Action, Hope Crisis Center team up at new Beatrice location