Photos show Philippine Catholics smearing mud on their bodies for festival honoring John the Baptist

June 24, 2026Updated: June 24, 2026

By AARON FAVILA

State

City Council modifies 2026 fireworks ‘season’

6 hrs 5 mins ago

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

8 hrs 44 mins ago

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

9 hrs 53 mins ago

17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law

9 hrs 55 mins ago

One month later, Fairbury leaders discuss response to, recovery from historic severe storms

10 hrs 18 mins ago

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

10 hrs 33 mins ago

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC