EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

August 29, 2026Updated: August 29, 2026

By Timothy Hackett

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

Regional

Norfolk seeks public input on e-bikes, scooters and other e-rideables

Norfolk seeks public input on e-bikes, scooters and other e-rideables

49th Old Time Threshing Bee draws regional crowds to Northeast Nebraska

49th Old Time Thresher’s Bee draws regional crowds to Northeast Nebraska

Northeast Nebraska Walk to End Alzheimer’s moving to Johnson Park

Northeast Nebraska Walk to End Alzheimer’s moving to Johnson Park

Norfolk Oktoberfest returns Sept. 18-19 for 14th year

Norfolk Oktoberfest returns Sept. 18-19 for 14th year

State

Lincoln fire chief censured by national firefighters union

The Play Pantry debuts in Peetz over the weekend

Cars and Carroll rolls on after community members step in

Nebraska man killed in pickup-tractor crash in South Dakota

Axtell man pleads no contest in Phelps County crash that killed three

Wisner man arrested after high-speed motorcycle pursuit on Highway 275

Sports

Huskers turn to Michigan State after successful non-conference play

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

Nebraska rolls by North Dakota 34-7, heads into conference play 3-0

Tri County withstands injuries, strong Southern effort to earn third win of 2026 season

Wayne State dominates first-ever game against Jamestown

Sidney Shuts Out Adams Central, Moves to 4-0

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