Mobile gold miners in eastern Congo complicate health workers' efforts to contain Ebola

Eleven-year-old Isaac Batisa searches for gold at a mining site in eastern Congo to help feed his family

August 19, 2026Updated: August 19, 2026

By CONSTANT SAME BAGALWA and MARK BANCHEREAU

Regional

Sidney elects new members of school board, city council

Sidney elects new members of school board, city council

Cheyenne County Early Voting Results

Cheyenne County Early Voting Results

90th Missile Wing mourns loss of Security Forces Airman

90th Missile Wing mourns loss of Security Forces Airman

Fire crews responds to haystack fire northeast of Bushnell

Fire crews responds to haystack fire northeast of Bushnell

State

Denise Powell makes history with win in Nebraska’s 2nd District

Rep. Don Bacon says Trump’s low favorability, tariffs are making midterms tougher for Republicans

Douglas County reports smooth Election Day, slight shift toward in-person early voting

Nebraska producer launches platform that aims to connect job seekers with nationwide ag work

Wahoo Locker awarded $250,000 USDA grant for packaging equipment

48 years in the making, Bloomfield volleyball advances to state undefeated

Sports

Husker offense looking for quick turnaround, on short week

Rhule backs coaching staff, despite three game losing steak

Strong offensive showing helps Huskers dominate Le Moyne in season opener

Forgy sets record in Wayne State blowout

Despite multiple season highs on offense, Doane can’t keep pace with quick-strike Concordia

Emphatic EMF coasts past Elmwood-Murdock in first round of 2026 football postseason

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