Photos show European fishers on the brink as summer drought parches rivers, lakes and farms

August 29, 2026Updated: August 29, 2026

By PETR DAVID JOSEK and DARKO VOJINOVIC

Regional

Norfolk skate shop Wisper SB prepares for next moves after mall location closure

Norfolk skate shop Wisper SB prepares for next moves after mall location closure

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

State

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a felony, not a prank

Wetland water conditions better than last year

Drought grazing field tour scheduled near Sidney

Vietnam Traveling Wall coming to Crawford

Friend hospital says former CEO repaid misused money, now wants to move forward

Sports

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

Boone Central dominates in week one

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

Papillion-La Vista retires numbers of Jordy Bahl, Peaches James

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview

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