What to know about China’s plenum as Xi seeks stronger Communist Party discipline

China's leaders begin a four-day meeting Monday to discuss strengthening the Communist Party's discipline

October 26, 2026Updated: October 26, 2026

By KANIS LEUNG and SIMINA MISTREANU

Regional

Creighton students dance to raise money for Children’s Nebraska

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

No remains found in basement dig for missing Lincoln woman Regina Bos

Nebraska man arrested after Jeep allegedly runs over 14-year-old riding dirt bike

JD Vance rally draws 950 people in North Platte, according to Vance officials

JD Vance’s North Platte rally includes agriculture announcement, medical emergency

State

Independent Dan Osborn visits Kimball

Creighton students dance to raise money for Children’s Nebraska

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

22-year-old dies in crash north of Hartington

Flood receives NAHB Defender of Housing Award in Norfolk

Sports

Sidney Tops Cozad 35-19 to Complete Third Straight Undefeated Regular Season

Nebraska high school football playoff brackets released

Beatrice runner Ribble places 3rd at state cross country

Plainview/Osmond plays spoiler in week 9

Liam Gonzalez becomes Norfolk High's first boys cross country state champion

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