Women are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion

The Trump administration's new, sweeping restrictions on U.S. funding for nongovernmental organizations, foreign governments and U.N. agencies that promote access to abortion overseas is delivering new momentum to U.S. anti-abortion groups

July 18, 2026Updated: July 18, 2026

By MONIKA PRONCZUK and THALIA BEATY

Regional

James Lucero sworn in as Kimball Chief of Police

Storm damages communications tower in Cherry County

A powerful storm late last month damaged a communications tower in Cherry County.

Cherry County firefighters explore regional task force during busy fire season

After several large fires across the region this year, Cherry County firefighters are exploring the creation of a task force to improve emergency response

Pine Ridge men plead not guilty to felony theft in Gordon

Two Pine Ridge men have pleaded not guilty to felony theft charges following an incident in Gordon that authorities say involved a stolen pickup and a chaotic confrontation.

Women are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion

Regional

James Lucero sworn in as Kimball Chief of Police

Storm damages communications tower in Cherry County

Cherry County firefighters explore regional task force during busy fire season

Pine Ridge men plead not guilty to felony theft in Gordon

State

Court clears path for death penalty in deaths of Stromsburg couple and unborn baby

Fairbury to publicly debut new city home base at open house next Tuesday

Investing in American children

UNK students provide care, gain perspective during medical outreach trip to Peru

James Lucero sworn in as Kimball Chief of Police

WNCC soccer camp starts Monday

Sports

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities