Pilgrims converge on Iraq's city of Karbala for the annual Arbaeen religious gathering, in photos

August 3, 2026Updated: August 3, 2026

By HADI MIZBAN and ANMAR KHALIL

Regional

Nebraska Sen. Margo Juarez shares cancer diagnosis

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Senate candidate vows to 'fight like hell'

Bennington elementary student dies days after scooter crash

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship

State

Lodgepole Community Fund awards grant to Lodgepole’s Old Settlers’ Days

Procession held honoring former Crete police chief

Nebraska Sen. Margo Juarez shares cancer diagnosis

Fatality crash reported east of Syracuse

A century-old tradition lives on at Bow Valley's Schuetzenfest

Sports

Three Huskers named to preseason All-Big Ten Team

Nebraska Top 10 Volleyball Tournament brings new showcase, over 100 Teams to Kearney SportsPlex

Penn State coach, players praise Pierce native Ben Brahmer at Big Ten Media Days

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

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