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August 29, 2026Updated: August 29, 2026

By ETHAN SWOPE

Regional

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

Retiree's river journey tests endurance

Omaha's largest public school district stops officers from using electric shock gloves

Teraya Sigler awarded Nebraska Volleyball Lifter of the Year

Huskers star power on full display, in Red-White scrimmage

Fremont man sentenced to 29 years in federal child pornography case

State

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a felony, not a prank

Wetland water conditions better than last year

Drought grazing field tour scheduled near Sidney

Vietnam Traveling Wall coming to Crawford

Sports

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

Boone Central dominates in week one

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

Papillion-La Vista retires numbers of Jordy Bahl, Peaches James

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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