Lightning blamed for structure fire

Abandoned house west of Dalton lost in early morning fire

September 3, 2026Updated: September 3, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Lightning blamed for structure fire

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Photos by Kate Benish

Regional

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

Norfolk Arts Center leadership addresses questions over its future

Norfolk Arts Center leadership addresses questions over its future

State

Thousands sign petition calling for country-of-origin labeling on beef

NTIA announces new round of broadband funding

Lightning blamed for structure fire

Nebraska troopers on patrol for end of summer travel season

UNK hosting professional learning event for special education teachers, paraeducators

Occupants escape safely from car inferno

Sports

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

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

Despite Husker Football depth chart release, position battles continue

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

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