A village chief in Congo works to overcome Ebola prejudice even as the disease kills his relatives

A village chief in eastern Congo faces a tough battle against Ebola

October 29, 2026Updated: October 29, 2026

By SEBASTIEN KITSA MUSAYI and MARK BANCHEREAU

Lincoln police, Lancaster County sheriff's patches light up Las Vegas Sphere

Lincoln police, Lancaster County sheriff's patches light up Las Vegas Sphere

Holgorsen challenging Husker running backs in second half of the season

Holgorsen challenging Husker running backs in second half of the season

Beatrice head softball coach has resigned after one season at the helm

Beatrice head softball coach has resigned after one season at the helm

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

State

Newman Grove residents push back against community center proposal

9 hrs 41 mins ago

Elm Creek community discusses housing needs, opportunities for future growth

9 hrs 52 mins ago

Stanton County receives $11,837 grant for new emergency response drone

10 hrs 32 mins ago

Emergency repairs begin on Highway 15 Platte River Bridge near Schuyler

10 hrs 49 mins ago

Mother of child victim takes the stand in Timothy Erks trial

10 hrs 53 mins ago

Lincoln police, Lancaster County sheriff's patches light up Las Vegas Sphere

11 hrs 37 mins ago

Sports

Holgorsen challenging Husker running backs in second half of the season

14 hrs 51 mins ago

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

October 28th 2026, 3:34 AM UTC

15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

October 28th 2026, 2:32 AM UTC

Pierce Punishes the Pioneers to Punch Their Ticket to the District Final

October 28th 2026, 2:11 AM UTC

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

October 27th 2026, 10:13 PM UTC

Lady Raiders Fall to Ogallala in Sub-District Semifinal

October 27th 2026, 5:07 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

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