Pope Leo moves Father Flanagan of Boys Town fame closer to possible sainthood

The Rev. Edward Flanagan, who founded the renowned Boys Town home for at-risk youth in Nebraska, is one step closer to possible sainthood

March 23, 2026Updated: March 23, 2026

By PETER SMITH and NICOLE WINFIELD

WATCH: Nebraska Men's Basketball begins preseason practice

WATCH: Nebraska Men's Basketball begins preseason practice

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

Final numbers are in for Big Give Gage 2026

Final numbers are in for Big Give Gage 2026

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

State

Pilger children to remain in state custody until next hearing

September 23rd 2026, 6:52 PM UTC

Dad delivers baby on side of Highway 275 with help from Norfolk dispatcher

September 23rd 2026, 5:43 PM UTC

2026 Nebraska Library Fall Crawl kicks off

September 23rd 2026, 4:30 PM UTC

Gordon City Council President Plans to Resign

September 23rd 2026, 3:56 PM UTC

Ricketts introduces bill to give farmers ownership of agricultural data

September 23rd 2026, 3:27 PM UTC

Mullen power outage planned for Sept. 30

September 23rd 2026, 3:13 PM UTC

Sports

WATCH: Nebraska Men's Basketball begins preseason practice

September 23rd 2026, 5:27 PM UTC

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

September 22nd 2026, 8:41 PM UTC

Nebraska to open 2027 season at Arrowhead

September 22nd 2026, 4:22 PM UTC

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

September 21st 2026, 9:37 PM UTC

Huskers turn to Michigan State after successful non-conference play

September 21st 2026, 8:41 PM UTC

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

September 20th 2026, 6:44 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC