Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum's news briefing

Merlín the duck, Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot, stole the spotlight at President Claudia Sheinbaum’s news briefing

June 22, 2026Updated: June 22, 2026

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Regional

Multiple buildings in Omaha’s Blackstone district evacuated after foundation collapse along street

USDA issues warning to Creighton University over animal testing violation

Private power already stalled in Otoe County

Lincoln attorney disbarred after allegedly fabricating legal documents

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

State

City of Gering announces temporary closure of Landfill

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming until 8 p.m.

Weekend altercation, separate traffic stop yield three total arrests in Beatrice

Multiple buildings in Omaha’s Blackstone district evacuated after foundation collapse along street

Superior man killed in Thursday Thayer County crash

Sports

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

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

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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