Main Street Beatrice names new director

Angela Fortier named for spot after working at Chamber

• County Board to consider new position
• National Night Out is Aug. 5 in Beatrice
• Grabouski pleads not guilty

Wymore Seniors advance

Tourney hosts down Bennet; to play Daykin for championship

• Favre considers return to NFL, or does he?
• Teen continues charge
• Adams Juniors win Ashland tourney, run record to 21-0

Nebraska Pick 5

LINCOLN, Neb. - The numbers drawn Friday night in the Nebraska Pick 5 lottery were:

• Nebraska 2by2 Lottery results
• Nebraska Pick 3
• 41-year-old Torres going back to the Olympics

U.S. marks Independence Day with fireworks, revelry

NEW YORK - Americans across the country mixed patriotism and plain old good fun to mark Independence Day on Friday, with solemn ceremony alternating with parades and hot-dog-eating hijinks.

• Fire danger, economic woes snuff out fireworks shows
• Gas prices change views on energy
• Western govs hope to sway energy policy

• Fremont Tribune: Dodge Countys oldest veteran has vivid images of World War II
• Columbus Telegram: Delinquent support pay earns man prison time
• Plattsmouth Journal: Plattsmouth man arrested for carjacking
• Lincoln Journal Star: Methane from city landfill may help power Lincoln