2 firefighting helicopters collide near Athens and 1 crashes; search and rescue operation underway

2 firefighting helicopters collide near Athens and 1 crashes; search and rescue operation underway

August 2, 2026Updated: August 2, 2026

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State

Huge crowds for 65th Annual National Czech Festival

6 hrs 34 mins ago

Buddy Baseball creates space for every athlete on the field in Norfolk

23 hrs 54 mins ago

Norfolk LAN Party connects local gamers in person

August 1st 2026, 2:30 AM UTC

Saline County town kicks off annual Czech Festival

August 1st 2026, 2:25 AM UTC

Former Boys Town teacher, wife charged with child abuse

July 31st 2026, 10:26 PM UTC

McIntosh Room Officially open to the public

July 31st 2026, 9:40 PM UTC

Sports

Three Huskers named to preseason All-Big Ten Team

Nebraska Top 10 Volleyball Tournament brings new showcase, over 100 Teams to Kearney SportsPlex

Penn State coach, players praise Pierce native Ben Brahmer at Big Ten Media Days

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

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