A village chief in Congo works to overcome Ebola prejudice even as the disease kills his relatives

A village chief in eastern Congo faces a tough battle against Ebola

October 29, 2026Updated: October 29, 2026

By SEBASTIEN KITSA MUSAYI and MARK BANCHEREAU

State

Nebraska honors National Guard spouses with new service ribbon

18 hrs 42 mins ago

Grand Island council approves Good Life District rezoning; events center funding request pulled

19 hrs 19 mins ago

Two pets killed in house fire near Norfolk

October 28th 2026, 2:55 AM UTC

New pilot program gives students chance to create content for NSAA

October 27th 2026, 11:43 PM UTC

Madison County Election Commissioner addresses voter concerns and voter turnout

October 27th 2026, 11:23 PM UTC

Bridgeport road project nears completion

October 27th 2026, 11:05 PM UTC

Sports

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

Pierce Punishes the Pioneers to Punch Their Ticket to the District Final

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

Lady Raiders Fall to Ogallala in Sub-District Semifinal

Norris boys second in Class B, Tri County boys second in Class D at 2026 Cross Country State Championships

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

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