Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more

Virtually every American has been targeted by scammers in some way, exclusive new polling data shows

September 2, 2026Updated: September 2, 2026

By MARTHA MENDOZA/FRONTLINE and JULIET LINDERMAN and ERIKA KINETZ/AP

Tip leads Beatrice police to arrest three on drug possession charges

A tip from a confidential informant helped lead Beatrice police to arrest three people on possession of meth or marijuana on Sunday night

Despite Husker Football depth chart release, position battles continue

January stabbing incident nets Thayer County man 200 days in jail

Preston Franzen of Ruskin was sentenced to 200 days in jail after he stabbed Tanner Roop in the side and slashed his tire after a January altercation.

'Where there is beef, there is freedom': Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Gov. Jim Pillen talk with Nebraska ranchers

'Where there is beef, there is freedom': Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Gov. Jim Pillen talk with Nebraska ranchers about new initiatives.

Ag & Outdoor

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

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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

Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more

Tip leads Beatrice police to arrest three on drug possession charges

Despite Husker Football depth chart release, position battles continue

January stabbing incident nets Thayer County man 200 days in jail

'Where there is beef, there is freedom': Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Gov. Jim Pillen talk with Nebraska ranchers

State

Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn go head-to-head in Nebraska U.S. Senate debate

Tip leads Beatrice police to arrest three on drug possession charges

January stabbing incident nets Thayer County man 200 days in jail

Commissioners discuss lowering EMS funding request

Potter-Dix freshmen explore fitness opportunities

Sidney And Greater Area Fund celebrates successful summer with Hometown Intern Katie Raffelson

Sports

Despite Husker Football depth chart release, position battles continue

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

Boone Central dominates in week one

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

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

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April