Longtime state highway commissioner Doug Leafgreen dies, Congressman Smith releases statement MAUNETTE LOEKS Star-Herald Jul 7, 2026 Jul 7, 2026 Updated 10 mins ago 0 Doug Leafgreen Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MAUNETTE LOEKS Star-Herald A former Gering mayor and longtime state highway commissioner died last week.kAms@F8 {6278C66?[ fg[ 5:65 @? yF=J ` 2E 9:D 9@>6 :? $4@EED3=F77]k^AmkAmp44@C5:?8 E@ {6278C66?VD 7F?6C2= ?@E:46[ D6CG:46D H:== 36 96=5 @? yF=J ``[ a A]>][ 2E w2CG6DE '2==6J r9FC49[ fcb (:?E6C rC66< sC:G6 :? $4@EED3=F77]k^AmkAm{6278C66? D6CG65 2D 2 v6C:?8 4:EJ 4@F?4:=>2? 7@C `a J62CD 2?5 2D >2J@C @7 v6C:?8 7@C 7@FC J62CD] w6 2=D@ D6CG65 2D 2 $4@EED q=F77 r@F?EJ 4@>>:DD:@?6C[ 6=64E65 :? }@G6>36C `hhg E@ E96 D62E 2?5 D6CG:?8 F?E:= y2?F2CJ a_``] v@G] |:<6 y@292??D 2AA@:?E65 9:> 2D 2 >6>36C @7 E96 $E2E6 w:89H2J #@25D r@>>:DD:@?[ H96C6 96 D6CG65 7@C af J62CD] pD DF49 96 H2D 2? 25G@42E6 7@C E96 4@>A=6E:@? @7 E96 w62CE=2?5 tIAC6DDH2J :? E96 !2?92?5=6]k^Am People are also reading… Former Husker wrestler AJ Ferrari arrested in North Platte Bronze eagle sculpture created for America 250 goes up at the Buffalo County fairgrounds Ex-Husker wrestler Ferrari accused of assaulting pregnant woman in Lincoln Nebraska quarterback commit named a top prep transfer for 2026 season Rescuers comb Venezuelan quake rubble, thousands reported missing Nebraska football to host major 7-on-7 tournament at Memorial Stadium McKewon: In Big Ten full of elite QBs, Anthony Colandrea needs to stay on right side of 'toxic' It might not be fair, but Christian Pulisic's legacy is on the line this World Cup Here's when you can start buying fireworks in Lincoln Fourth of July celebrations Friday and Saturday could be foiled by evening storms In Nebraska, a possible new dynamic emerges as blue cities push back against a red state government Omaha port authority, backed by $30M state grant, amasses property for ‘innovation district’ Improper disposal of fireworks blamed for west Omaha house fire Rescue teams searching for man whose canoe capsized in Chalco lake McKewon: Assessing Shawn Eichorst's surprising second chance in Big Ten after Nebraska debacle kAmw6 :D DFCG:G65 3J 9:D H:76[ |6=@5J[ EH@ 25F=E 49:=5C6?[ %@3J 2?5 }:4@=6[ 2?5 E96:C 49:=5C6?[ 2D H6== 2D 9:D D:DE6C[ $FD2? |2DE6CE@?[ @7 $4@EED3=F77[ H9@ :D >2CC:65 E@ 7@C>6C 4@>>:DD:@?6C |2C< |2DE6CE@?]k^AmkAmr@?8C6DD>2? p5C:2? $>:E9 W}t\_bX C6=62D65 E96 7@==@H:?8 DE2E6>6?E 27E6C =62C?:?8 @7 {6278C66?VD 562E9i “p? 2G:5 @FE5@@CD>2? 2?5 D6CG2?E =6256C[ s@F8 H:== 36 566A=J >:DD65 3J 2== H9@ <?6H 9:>] x 2> 8C2E67F= E@ 92G6 42==65 9:> 2 7C:6?5] w6 H:== 36 C6>6>36C65 7@C 9:D DEC@?8 72:E9[ 9:D =6256CD9:A :? =@42= 8@G6C?>6?E[ 2?5 9:D 565:42E65 D6CG:46 2D 2 }63C2D<2 w:89H2J r@>>:DD:@?6C] !=62D6 ;@:? p?5C62 2?5 x[ :? 6IE6?5:?8 @FC 962CE76=E 4@?5@=6?46D E@ 9:D H:76[ |6=@5J[ E96:C 49:=5C6?[ 8C2?549:=5C6?[ 2?5 E96 6?E:C6 {6278C66? 72>:=J]”k^Am Contact Maunette Loeks: maunette.loeks@lee.net, 308-632-9054. 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Former Husker wrestler AJ Ferrari arrested in North Platte Former Husker wrestler A.J. Ferrari was arrested early Saturday morning near North Platte after a pursuit that reached 110 mph and a subsequen… Bronze eagle sculpture created for America 250 goes up at the Buffalo County fairgrounds A seven-foot-tall bronze statue of an eagle is now standing at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds. It was created by Mike Sughroue in honor of Ame… Ex-Husker wrestler Ferrari accused of assaulting pregnant woman in Lincoln The woman said Ferrari had dragged her off the bed by her feet and strangled her. Nebraska quarterback commit named a top prep transfer for 2026 season A Nebraska quarterback commit is making headlines heading into his senior season. Nebraska football to host major 7-on-7 tournament at Memorial Stadium Nebraska football will host a major event at Memorial Stadium this weekend. The Huskers will host the Red Sea Rising event on Saturday night. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio | All Of Our Podcasts Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Townhall Investigations video appears to show Osborn staffer mentioning Graham Platner State Poet Crossing the Plains State Poet Crossing the Plains Beatrice City Council Beatrice City Council Cyclists in Grand Island Cyclists in Grand Island
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Bronze eagle sculpture created for America 250 goes up at the Buffalo County fairgrounds A seven-foot-tall bronze statue of an eagle is now standing at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds. It was created by Mike Sughroue in honor of Ame…
Ex-Husker wrestler Ferrari accused of assaulting pregnant woman in Lincoln The woman said Ferrari had dragged her off the bed by her feet and strangled her.
Nebraska quarterback commit named a top prep transfer for 2026 season A Nebraska quarterback commit is making headlines heading into his senior season.
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