Vatican defends secrecy in sensitive abuse case involving ex-Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik

The Vatican has confirmed that a church trial against a famous ex-Jesuit priest accused of spiritual and sexual abuse of women is ongoing

July 22, 2026Updated: July 22, 2026

By NICOLE WINFIELD

Regional

NCA Volleyball All-Star game set to highlight the best high school volleyball in Nebraska

Omaha-based Scoular to pay more than $10 million in foreign bribery case

Judge blocks Lincoln minimum wage ordinance during state's lawsuit

Omaha man accused in White House UFC event plot extradited to Ohio

Warren Buffett explains why his kids, not the Gates Foundation, will now give away all his fortune

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings

State

Fairbury's summer lunch program provides sustenance to kids even when school is not in session

Millard teacher pleads guilty to creating child sexual abuse material with AI

Cozad man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for meth distribution

Venezuelan man sentenced to 20 years for sex trafficking two minors

Nebraska man pleads guilty to burglary in Knox County

Sports

Basketball all-stars balance competitive edge with fun, ahead of NCA Basketball Senior Showcase

NCA Volleyball All-Star game set to highlight the best high school volleyball in Nebraska

Hastings College Gears Up for Inaugural Women's Flag Football Season

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

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