Christian missionaries find new frontier in VRChat

For three years, Christian missionaries with the evangelical organization Cru have gathered every Friday in VRChat, a popular social platform where millions of people from around the world interact through avatars

July 7, 2026Updated: July 7, 2026

By FIONA MURPHY

Regional

Former Nebraska wrestler A.J. Ferrari arrested in Douglas County

After Nebraska sanctions and federal charges, Iowa nurse surrenders license

Douglas County deputy’s firing tied to CSAM tip, AI nude images

Colombian woman, Venezuelan man sentenced in Omaha child sex trafficking case

Dodge County sheriff pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charge

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

State

Dry Bean webinar series and open house scheduled

Ricketts tours river levee at Peru

Nebraska Attorney General’s Office announces disciplinary action against Lincoln massage therapist

Fischer applauds $22M grant for Gage County infrastructure improvement

Beatrice man charged with attempted murder, domestic violence after Sunday domestic disturbance

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

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

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