Some who fled abuses in Equatorial Guinea fear pope’s visit might legitimize longtime ruler

People who have fled abuses in Equatorial Guinea and are taking refuge elsewhere fear that the pope's visit to the Central African country could launder the image of Africa's longest-serving ruler

April 22, 2026Updated: April 22, 2026

By OPE ADETAYO

City officials share thoughts, next steps after Beatrice selected as possible NPPD small modular site

Reynolds woman charged with child abuse, connection to burglaries

34-year-old Echo Johnson is now facing five charges, including four felony counts, in connection to a string of burglaries in the Reynolds area

2026 Nebraska Girls Tennis State Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Jordy Frahm named 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year

Jordy Frahm named 2026 USA Collegiate Softball Player of the Year

State

Valentine Art Walk to feature music, poetry and interactive events

2 hrs 8 mins ago

Data center concerns spark debate at Kearney City Council meeting

2 hrs 33 mins ago

California man in custody on drug charges

2 hrs 39 mins ago

Kearney City Council approves apartment project near Hilltop Mall

3 hrs 53 mins ago

Ainsworth program aims to equip teen babysitters

4 hrs 10 mins ago

Reynolds woman charged with child abuse, connection to burglaries

4 hrs 10 mins ago

Sports

Players and coaches announced for Northeast Nebraska All Star basketball games

2 hrs 38 mins ago

2026 Nebraska Girls Tennis State Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

7 hrs 51 mins ago

Sidney softball teams split with Holyoke

16 hrs 1 min ago

Peetz trio selected for Colorado North in 6-Man All-Star Classic

22 hrs 37 mins ago

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

May 26th 2026, 8:48 PM UTC

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

May 25th 2026, 3:25 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC