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August 27, 2026Updated: August 27, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

Norfolk Arts Center leadership addresses questions over its future

Norfolk Arts Center leadership addresses questions over its future

Norfolk adds two new AEDs at city parks

Norfolk adds two new AEDs at city parks

National health survey underway in northeast Nebraska

National health survey underway in northeast Nebraska

100-year-old Norfolk Junior High auditorium restored with help from community donations

100-year-old Norfolk Junior High auditorium restored with help from community donations

State

Attorney General Hilgers launches online safety guide for parents

Attorney General Hilgers files lawsuit against First Street for harming Nebraska homeowners

Disturbance call results in two arrests

KCTS requests assistance from City of Kimball in adding transfer bus stop

WNCC soccer teams fall to Barton in 1-goal matches

Cyclist injured in bicycle vs pickup accident

Sports

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview

With addition of five-star Husker commit Trae Taylor, Millard South eyes three-peat

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

Community volleyball season starts August 27

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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