2 firefighting helicopters collide near Athens and 1 crashes; search and rescue operation underway

2 firefighting helicopters collide near Athens and 1 crashes; search and rescue operation underway

August 2, 2026Updated: August 2, 2026

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Regional

Former Northeast pitcher Aidan Brainard selected by Texas Rangers in MLB Draft

Former Northeast pitcher Aidan Brainard selected by Texas Rangers in MLB Draft

Wakefield woman taken into ICE custody after Stanton County traffic stop

Wakefield woman taken into ICE custody after Stanton County traffic stop

For young Nebraskans, homeownership grows increasingly out of reach

For young Nebraskans, homeownership grows increasingly out of reach

Stanton County Fair shifts gears as much-needed rain moves in

Stanton County Fair shifts gears as much-needed rain moves in

State

A century-old tradition lives on at Bow Valley's Schuetzenfest

U.S. Senate challenger Osborn touts personal history, outlines campaign goals in Southeast Nebraska town hall tour

Huge crowds for 65th Annual National Czech Festival

Buddy Baseball creates space for every athlete on the field in Norfolk

Norfolk LAN Party connects local gamers in person

Saline County town kicks off annual Czech Festival

Sports

Three Huskers named to preseason All-Big Ten Team

Nebraska Top 10 Volleyball Tournament brings new showcase, over 100 Teams to Kearney SportsPlex

Penn State coach, players praise Pierce native Ben Brahmer at Big Ten Media Days

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

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