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
AP nullBy NICOLE WINFIELD

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$31,000 in Library Improvement Grants awarded to Nebraska public libraries

The Nebraska Library Commission recently awarded Library Improvement Grants for 2026 totaling $31,000 to sixteen Nebraska public libraries.

“Plane Theft” Turns Heads at Valentine Air Show

What may have looked like a plane theft at the Cherry County Fair’s Air Show and Fly-In was actually part of the act.

Low water hinders access at northwest Nebraska lakes 

Low water levels from drought and irrigation are limiting access to lakes in northwestern Nebraska. 

Juvenile arrested after overnight burglary spree in Rushville

According to the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, the city swimming pool, golf course and Pump & Pantry were all broken into early Friday, with several items reported stolen.