A helicopter helping battle a Utah wildfire has crashed, the FAA says, with no word on the 2 aboard

A helicopter helping battle a Utah wildfire has crashed, the FAA says, with no word on the 2 aboard

August 7, 2026Updated: August 7, 2026

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Regional

Pilger community raises thousands for local pool at 24th Annual Sweet Corn Feed

Pilger community raises thousands for local pool at 24th Annual Sweet Corn Feed

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Norfolk City officials address resident complaints over unfinished road work

Norfolk City officials address resident complaints over unfinished road work

Macy man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for 2020 sexual assault

Macy man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for 2020 sexual assault

State

Nebraska officials call for election petition reforms following fraud arrests

7-year-old boy drowns at Lake McConaughy, Game and Parks says

Lake Mac launch services best bet as water drops

Two groups move closer to becoming Nebraska political parties

Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

Rail Days kicks off with first-ever Golden Spike Ceremony and mayoral proclamation

Sports

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

UNK football returns to practice ahead of new season

Late comeback ends Nebraska Siege's inaugural season

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