Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa's Eastern Cape, beaches closed

A 65-year-old woman has died in a shark attack on South Africa's southeastern coast

October 20, 2026Updated: October 20, 2026

By MICHELLE GUMEDE

Regional

Gretna wins third state title with 2-1 victory over Gretna East

Omaha father suing DHHS after records-request estimate of nearly $1M, 2076 deadline

Nebraska state senate term limits up for vote this election

Pillen and Walz Face Off on Nebraska’s Biggest Issues

Woman accused of finding, keeping Omaha firefighter’s child pornography

Banana Ball World Tour coming to Omaha in 2027

State

Nebraska Appleseed says 40,000 have lost SNAP benefits since federal changes took effect

Two Pine Ridge Reservation Men Face Drug Charges After Alliance Traffic Stop

Trump picks former Nebraska solicitor general to fill federal judge vacancy

Valentine Teen Wins National Poppy Poster Contest

Nebraskans to Vote on Online Sports Betting

Sports

Gretna wins third state title with 2-1 victory over Gretna East

Kearney Catholic secures first ever softball state title, tops Bishop Neumann 3-0

Despite more good work on the ground, Doane can’t keep pace with nationally-ranked Northwestern

Crete’s state softball run ends after three tight contests

State Softball Championship Matchups Set

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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