The living care for ancestors and wandering spirits at Malaysia's Hungry Ghost Festival

The Hungry Ghost Festival is observed during the seventh month of the lunar calendar, drawing on Buddhist, Taoist and folk religious beliefs about the relationship between the living and the dead

September 1, 2026Updated: September 1, 2026

By VINCENT THIAN and MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ

Regional

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

'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

State

Kimball high school adds community service to Accountability Program

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

Panhandle Public Health District reminds athletes, fans to stay protected from West Nile Virus

Making Nebraska’s Tallest Waterfall More Accessible

Law enforcement investigating reported theft

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