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

Norfolk man jailed after allegedly threatening family members with knife

Norfolk man jailed after allegedly threatening family members with knife

Driver injured after crashing into loose cattle on Highway 59

Driver injured after crashing into loose cattle on Highway 59

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk Tuesday

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk Tuesday

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

State

NDOT announces Heartland Expressway work near Scottsbluff, Gering

Kimball Library Anti-social Book club receives positive feedback

On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans

Big Boy departs Sidney as rail fans chase historic journey east

Norfolk man jailed after allegedly threatening family members with knife

Driver injured after crashing into loose cattle on Highway 59

Sports

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

2026 Nebraska Girls Tennis State Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

Kearney Catholic girls track secures three-peat

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Shaydyn Rasby, Katelyn Walker win state titles as area athletes close strong in Omaha

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20