Pope celebrates first anniversary of election with visit to Pompeii to pray at shrine

Pope Leo XIV has marked the first anniversary of his election by praying in Pompeii

May 8, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026

By PAOLO SANTALUCIA and NICOLE WINFIELD

Regional

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun

Amid Harsh National Political Rhetoric, a Different Kind of Message in Cherry County Sheriff’s Race

Amid Harsh National Political Rhetoric, a Different Kind of Message in Cherry County Sheriff’s Race

Disease outbreak cuts Wyoming, Yellowstone wolf numbers to lowest level since reintroduction era

Disease outbreak cuts Wyoming, Yellowstone wolf numbers to lowest level since reintroduction era

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

State

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun

Pierce and Stanton pass school bonds, Plainview fails

WNCC expanding Construction Trades

Cardenas defeats Trevino in Primary Election

Newcomer Ohri, incumbent Buschkoetter lead Kearney city council primary vote

Scott Petersen wins GOP primary race for Nebraska secretary of state against incumbent Bob Evnen

Sports

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires