Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

Mayor Robert Morris of Cave Creek, Arizona, is worried about more water shortages from the severely depleted Colorado River

August 29, 2026Updated: August 29, 2026

By WUFEI YU and DORANY PINEDA

Regional

95-year-old longtime Nebraska resident publishes memoir of nearly a century of memories

95-year-old Nebraska woman publishes memoir of nearly a century of memories

Plainview secures $8 million in state funding to fix longtime water quality issues

Plainview secures $8 million in state funding to fix longtime water quality issues

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

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

State

NCN Live at the Nebraska State Fair Headquarters

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Southwest Cheyenne County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Morrill, Garden, Deuel counties

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Deuel County

Potter Days 2026 celebrates 95 years of smalltown excitement

Quilt of Valor presentation returns to Sidney September 12

Sports

Discoverers Dominate Maroon Cup

Nebraska sweeps DePaul, turns attention to Wrigley match

Back atop the Kansas high school football landscape, Hanover sets sights on similarly strong 2026 season

'Growing women's sports': Husker Volleyball takes on Chicago

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Texas College recap, Dakota Wesleyan preview

Doane football receives forfeit decision, adjusts start time for Saturday's contest

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