Pope celebrates first anniversary of election with visit to Pompeii to pray at shrine

Pope Leo XIV has marked the first anniversary of his election by praying in Pompeii

May 8, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026

By PAOLO SANTALUCIA and NICOLE WINFIELD

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms

Help is on the way for areas of Nebraska that were adversely affected by strong bouts of severe weather last month.

Health alerts issued, extended at Southeast Nebraska lakes

Health alerts issued, extended at Southeast Nebraska lakes

Beatrice man arrested after allegedly threatening victim with a hatchet

Beatrice man arrested after allegedly threatening victim with a hatchet

State

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

1 hr 15 mins ago

Valentine eatery to reopen later this month

1 hr 19 mins ago

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

1 hr 23 mins ago

NRD reports watershed success after heavy rains

3 hrs 15 mins ago

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms

3 hrs 55 mins ago

Comedian Matt Walsh to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

4 hrs 11 mins ago

Sports

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

1 hr 51 mins ago

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

7 hrs 48 mins ago

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

June 13th 2026, 4:03 AM UTC

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

June 9th 2026, 10:07 PM UTC

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

June 8th 2026, 1:06 AM UTC

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

June 6th 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC