Kidnapped for 22 days, villagers recount how cartels control communities in Mexico

Villagers from El Balcón in Guerrero, Mexico, share harrowing experiences of being kidnapped by a cartel

November 6, 2026Updated: November 6, 2026

By MARÍA VERZA

Regional

Flood discusses priorities after winning reelection in Nebraska’s 1st District

Flood discusses priorities after winning reelection in Nebraska’s 1st District

CCC-Columbus campus president to retire

CCC-Columbus campus president to retire

Nebraska producer launches platform that aims to connect job seekers with nationwide ag work

Nebraska producer launches platform that aims to connect job seekers with nationwide ag work

48 years in the making, Bloomfield volleyball advances to state undefeated

48 years in the making, Bloomfield volleyball advances to state undefeated

State

North Central volleyball makes school history with first trip to state

Denise Powell outlines priorities after winning Nebraska’s 2nd District

Nebraska records its highest midterm voter turnout rate of the 21st century

Jury finds Timothy Erks guilty of child abuse resulting in death, four other felonies

Flood discusses priorities after winning reelection in Nebraska’s 1st District

CCC-Columbus campus president to retire

Sports

Husker offense looking for quick turnaround, on short week

Rhule backs coaching staff, despite three game losing steak

Strong offensive showing helps Huskers dominate Le Moyne in season opener

Forgy sets record in Wayne State blowout

Despite multiple season highs on offense, Doane can’t keep pace with quick-strike Concordia

Emphatic EMF coasts past Elmwood-Murdock in first round of 2026 football postseason

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