Heat forces yodelers at annual Swiss festival to sing in fountains

Yodelers at a festival in Basel, Switzerland, turned city fountains into rehearsal spaces during Europe’s June heat wave

June 29, 2026Updated: June 29, 2026

By JEZ FIELDER

Regional

Omaha’s Venezuelan community collects donations for earthquake victims

Former Nebraska wrestler A.J. Ferrari arrested after high-speed chase

Lincoln man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison in child exploitation case

Pillen creates property tax ‘hotline’ to solicit Nebraskans’ anger on rising taxes, valuations

Man arrested on sex trafficking, assault charges after yearlong Douglas County investigation

Huskers Match Best Directors’ Cup Finish since 2001

State

Cheyenne County Community Center temporarily closes gymnasium for floor maintenance

West Point driver injured in rollover crash south of Pilger

Kimball Health Services receives Nebraska Blue Foundation Grant to launch Senior Wellness Program

From Trailer Park to Family-Friendly Neighborhood: Valentine Tests Housing Model

Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway

Sports

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

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