Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old

The Dragon Boat Festival is a more than 2,000-year-old Chinese holiday celebrated across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

June 19, 2026Updated: June 19, 2026

By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ

Regional

Blair man facing charges of child sex abuse; task force to investigate additional reports

Nebraska Attorney General sues city of Lincoln over minimum wage ordinance

DHS says Nebraska suspect in alleged White House attack plot was DACA recipient after visa overstay

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

Men reload lumber in Highway 75 traffic

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

State

Brain Injury Survivor Set for Final Football Game in Sertoma All-Star Classic

UNK Students Get Inside Look at Rural Healthcare

Pony Express Re-ride 2026 passes by Sidney

Downtown Sounds

Fire consumes semi-truck east of Sidney

Sports

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

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