2 people died in military helicopter crash near Fort Hood in Texas, sheriff's department says

2 people died in military helicopter crash near Fort Hood in Texas, sheriff's department says

August 12, 2026Updated: August 12, 2026

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Regional

Protect College Sports Act delayed in Senate, NU President Gold calls bill 'necessary'

Protect College Sports Act delayed in Senate, NU President Gold calls bill 'necessary'

AG Democratic candidate Jocelyn Brasher stops in Norfolk during campaign tour

AG Democratic candidate Jocelyn Brasher stops in Norfolk during campaign tour

Faith Health receives national recognition for stroke care

Faith Health receives national recognition for stroke care

NU President Gold says proposed 4.25% budget increase matches inflation trends

NU President Gold says proposed 4.25% budget increase matches inflation trends

State

National Border Patrol Council endorses Pete Ricketts in Nebraska Senate race

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in multiple parts of Nebraska

Trump administration cancels Tribal Energy Access Corridor

More mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Adams County

New cold storage facility opens to distribute soil treatment products across Nebraska

Crofton man faces child sexual assault charge after text exchange

Sports

'I love Marsh': New Huskers defensive coordinator Rob Aurich reunites with Andrew Marshall

Huskers open the season No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

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

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