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September 2, 2026Updated: September 2, 2026

By AARON FAVILA and HUIZHONG WU

State

Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn go head-to-head in Nebraska U.S. Senate debate

12 hrs 53 mins ago

Tip leads Beatrice police to arrest three on drug possession charges

18 hrs 14 mins ago

January stabbing incident nets Thayer County man 200 days in jail

19 hrs 5 mins ago

Commissioners discuss lowering EMS funding request

19 hrs 19 mins ago

Potter-Dix freshmen explore fitness opportunities

21 hrs 9 mins ago

Sidney And Greater Area Fund celebrates successful summer with Hometown Intern Katie Raffelson

21 hrs 24 mins ago

Sports

Despite Husker Football depth chart release, position battles continue

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

Boone Central dominates in week one

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

Papillion-La Vista retires numbers of Jordy Bahl, Peaches James

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

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