Pope urges US to recommit to founding ideas of protecting life, human dignity on 250th anniversary

Pope Leo XIV is praying for the United States to recommit itself to its founding ideals on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

July 3, 2026Updated: July 3, 2026

By NICOLE WINFIELD

Regional

Scottsbluff squeaks out win at Alliance Girls' Golf Invite

Scottsbluff squeaks out win at Alliance Girls' Golf Invite

Scooter’s Coffee hosts first Annual Homecoming Attire Drive

Scooter’s Coffee hosts first Annual Homecoming Attire Drive

City of Sidney Explains Increase in FY27 Electric Department Purchase Power Budget

City of Sidney Explains Increase in FY27 Electric Department Purchase Power Budget

Hershey cruises to victory at Bridgeport Golf Invitational

Hershey cruises to victory at Bridgeport Golf Invitational

State

Time and place confirmed for Trump visit to Grand Island

Longhorn Cross Country runners continue setting records

Pursuit ends in wreck, at south edge of Beatrice

President Trump expected to visit Grand Island

Scooter’s Coffee hosts first Annual Homecoming Attire Drive

Gibbon gets major funding for drinking water, wastewater upgrades

Sports

Andi Jackson named Big Ten Player of the Week

Williams Nwaneri making big impact on Husker defense

Doane authors impressive all-around outing in 2026 home opener

Lawrence-Nelson asserts status as D3 contender with takedown of Deshler

Sidney Edges Chadron 7-6 in Defensive Battle

Leigh Rolls Past Clarkson in Rough Rivalry Reunion

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