Pope promotes Italian nun to top migrant role in his first major appointment of a woman to Holy See

Pope Leo XIV has made his first major appointment of a woman to the Holy See hierarchy

June 30, 2026Updated: June 30, 2026

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Regional

Omaha Community Foundation joins Nebraska Medicine under interim governance plan

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

State

Health insurance costs creating tough decisions for local leaders

New wildfire northwest of Crawford grows to more than 1100 acres

Family honors late collector's legacy as vintage John Deere tractors head to auction

Kimball Hospital Foundation Donates $30,000 to support Advanced Pain Management Technology at Kimball Health Services

Community Olympics celebrates 30 years of friendly competition in Kearney

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