Did the founders create a Christian nation? No, but religion did shape their thinking

There's long been debate over the intentions of America's founders about the role of religion

May 3, 2026Updated: May 3, 2026

By PETER SMITH

Regional

Downtown Norfolk Farmers Market kicks off season with energy and new vendors

Downtown Norfolk Farmers Market kicks off season with energy and new vendors

Norfolk to host 33rd annual Tour Nebraska

Norfolk to host 33rd annual Tour Nebraska

Man arrested after pulling gun on kids at library

Man arrested after pulling gun on kids at library

Counting on confidence: inside the final push to secure Madison County’s primary ballots

Counting on confidence: inside the final push to secure Madison County’s primary ballots

State

Holly finishes senior year with two personal bests

Motorcycle rider dies in Lancaster County crash

Longtime Nebraska teacher in America’s Favorite Teacher contest

Keith County Foundation Fund awards $250,000 for emergency dispatch upgrade

Hometown Beginnings grand opening a "full circle moment" for childcare in Fairbury

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

Sports

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety