The Danube River's water is dropping so low that World War II ships are emerging

Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low due to drought that World War II German battleships are emerging into view

August 4, 2026Updated: August 4, 2026

By MARKO DROBNJAKOVIC

Crete public, Nebraska police pay final respects to Crete police chief Gary Young

Citizens and police officers from across Southeast Nebraska joined forces Monday to celebrate a man who spent more than 40 years on the force in Crete.

'The pressure is there': Huskers no strangers to the pressure entering 2026 campaign

City of Beatrice officials share details of Brownfields report card, narrowly miss $4-million in grant funds

Possible Mountain Lion sighting reported in Seward County

State

Fire crews paged to several grass fires in Lincoln County

46 mins ago

Dakan named Good Samaritan Caring Kind Award recipient

1 hr 6 mins ago

Pursuit results in arrest of Gering man

1 hr 12 mins ago

Norfolk Public Library Celebrates Record Participation in 2026 Summer Reading Program

2 hrs 2 mins ago

Crete public, Nebraska police pay final respects to Crete police chief Gary Young

14 hrs 28 mins ago

PPHD Board of Health adopts swimming pool inspection regs

16 hrs 40 mins ago

Sports

Late comeback ends Nebraska Siege's inaugural season

20 hrs 17 mins ago

Three Huskers named to preseason All-Big Ten Team

July 30th 2026, 7:41 PM UTC

Nebraska Top 10 Volleyball Tournament brings new showcase, over 100 Teams to Kearney SportsPlex

July 29th 2026, 11:20 PM UTC

Penn State coach, players praise Pierce native Ben Brahmer at Big Ten Media Days

July 29th 2026, 10:12 PM UTC

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

July 27th 2026, 8:22 PM UTC

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

July 27th 2026, 7:35 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC