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June 8, 2026Updated: June 8, 2026

By EVGENIY MALOLETKA

Regional

Omaha's Santa Lucia festival celebrates 102 years of Italian traditions

Offutt Air Force Base, local emergency groups stage mass casualty exercise

Lincoln Airport launches $100 million runway reconstruction project

Nebraska seeks temporary Medicaid work requirements exemption for Dawson County

Former Husker Jordy Frahm Joins Softball Staff

Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as president and CEO

State

Deadly crash in Valentine over the weekend

Fire Weather Watch issued as heat, wind raise wildfire concerns across region

10-year-old Sidney boy reported missing; authorities seek public's help

Veterans, families recognized at Schuyler Dedication Ceremony

Hundreds of cyclists riding across Nebraska this week

Sports

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey