Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum's news briefing

Merlín the duck, Mexico’s unofficial World Cup mascot, stole the spotlight at President Claudia Sheinbaum’s news briefing

June 22, 2026Updated: June 22, 2026

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Regional

Wedding ring left at Norfolk YMCA traced to South Dakota pawn shop

Wedding ring left at Norfolk YMCA traced to South Dakota pawn shop

Norfolk man arrested after telling police he assaulted girlfriend

Norfolk man arrested after telling police he assaulted girlfriend

From school notebooks to city walls, how one Northeast Nebraskan got his start in painting murals

From school notebooks to city walls, how one Northeast Nebraskan got his start in painting murals

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

State

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming until 8 p.m.

Weekend altercation, separate traffic stop yield three total arrests in Beatrice

Multiple buildings in Omaha’s Blackstone district evacuated after foundation collapse along street

Superior man killed in Thursday Thayer County crash

More cuts could be coming to the agency that helps farmers protect the environment

Omaha woman dies in crash near Big Springs

Sports

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities