A man whose mother was found among 189 decaying bodies tells the story

Derrick Johnson buried his mother’s ashes in 2023 alongside his home on Maui, fulfilling her wish of a final resting place overlooking her grandchildren.

February 7, 2026Updated: February 7, 2026

By Hunter Arterburn

A man whose mother was found among 189 decaying bodies tells the story

Regional

ARC, PLC meeting scheduled in Bridgeport

Alliance Police Chief David Leavitt Recognizes Officers and Dispatchers for Outstanding Service

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

AAA says almost two-thirds of adults have seen children ride E-bikes or E-scooters without helmets

State

A man whose mother was found among 189 decaying bodies tells the story

Regional

ARC, PLC meeting scheduled in Bridgeport

Alliance Police Chief David Leavitt Recognizes Officers and Dispatchers for Outstanding Service

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

AAA says almost two-thirds of adults have seen children ride E-bikes or E-scooters without helmets

State

Pillen highlights state's drinking water fund as Plattsmouth rebounds from flooding

Norfolk warns of scam emails posing as city invoices

Clearwater residents invited to help shape village’s next 10 years

‘We’re on offense’: RNC Chairman Joe Gruters visits Nebraska ahead of competitive midterms

Nebraska secretary of state shares voting reminders ahead of Election Day

Fairbury city council amends parking ordinance in split vote, bans tent living in unanimous vote

Sports

Garden County grinds to victory at Leyton Triangular

'We're two plays away from being a Top 10 team': Rhule reflects heading into bye week

Gretna wins third state title with 2-1 victory over Gretna East

Kearney Catholic secures first ever softball state title, tops Bishop Neumann 3-0

Despite more good work on the ground, Doane can’t keep pace with nationally-ranked Northwestern

Crete’s state softball run ends after three tight contests

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