In Suriname's rainforest, Saamaka woodcarvers face the pull of gold mining and logging

In Suriname, the Saamaka people are striving to preserve their traditional woodcarving art, known as tembe

October 26, 2026Updated: October 26, 2026

By STEVEN GRATTAN

Regional

Iowa man killed after being struck by two vehicles on Highway 30 near Fremont

Iowa man killed after being struck by two vehicles on Highway 30 near Fremont

Authorities identify men involved in Polk, Butler county shootings

One man was murdered and another was killed after shooting at law enforcement on Friday in eastern Nebraska.

Creighton students dance to raise money for Children’s Nebraska

Creighton students dance to raise money for Children’s Nebraska

Flood receives NAHB Defender of Housing Award in Norfolk

Flood receives NAHB Defender of Housing Award in Norfolk

State

Initiative 442 could put the Stand With Women Act into the Nebraska Constitution

Iowa man killed after being struck by two vehicles on Highway 30 near Fremont

KHS Octet Selected to Perform National Anthem at NSAA Class A Football Championship

Handmade toy auction to benefit Sandhills Cancer Fund in Valentine

Independent Dan Osborn visits Kimball

Creighton students dance to raise money for Children’s Nebraska

Sports

Tears of Joy for Hastings’ First Golf Champion Since 2006

Sidney Tops Cozad 35-19 to Complete Third Straight Undefeated Regular Season

Nebraska high school football playoff brackets released

Beatrice runner Ribble places 3rd at state cross country

Plainview/Osmond plays spoiler in week 9

Liam Gonzalez becomes Norfolk High's first boys cross country state champion

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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