The living care for ancestors and wandering spirits at Malaysia's Hungry Ghost Festival

The Hungry Ghost Festival is observed during the seventh month of the lunar calendar, drawing on Buddhist, Taoist and folk religious beliefs about the relationship between the living and the dead

September 1, 2026Updated: September 1, 2026

By VINCENT THIAN and MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

Professional investigations drive Vandergrift's run for sheriff

Christien Vandergrift is a write-in candidate in Johnson County

Construction on the Kensington building is nearing the end.

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

Exeter-Milligan/Friend scored on nearly all of its possessions and shut down Fairbury on defense in the 2026 season opener for both schools.

State

What to Know: Rules for Nebraska's U.S. Senate Debate

3 hrs 41 mins ago

Kimball high school adds community service to Accountability Program

6 hrs 39 mins ago

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

6 hrs 56 mins ago

Panhandle Public Health District reminds athletes, fans to stay protected from West Nile Virus

8 hrs 14 mins ago

Making Nebraska’s Tallest Waterfall More Accessible

8 hrs 50 mins ago

Law enforcement investigating reported theft

9 hrs 21 mins ago

Sports

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

August 29th 2026, 5:59 AM UTC

Boone Central dominates in week one

August 29th 2026, 3:16 AM UTC

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

August 28th 2026, 5:20 PM UTC

Papillion-La Vista retires numbers of Jordy Bahl, Peaches James

August 28th 2026, 1:36 AM UTC

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

August 27th 2026, 2:06 PM UTC

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview

August 26th 2026, 9:29 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