Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

Mayor Robert Morris of Cave Creek, Arizona, is worried about more water shortages from the severely depleted Colorado River

August 29, 2026Updated: August 29, 2026

By WUFEI YU and DORANY PINEDA

Regional

Les Schwab Grand Opening in Sidney celebrates the store's community ties

Sidney Girls' Golf takes third at the North Platte Golf Invite

WNCC volleyball reverse sweeps Casper

The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team had their backs to the wall but came out swinging in the final three sets to reverse sweep Casper College Thursday at Cougar Palace.

Garden County handles Wallace

State

UNMC uses immersive technology to expand stroke education statewide

UNL unveils new Louise Pound sculpture honoring her academic and athletic legacy

Nebraska lawmaker, UNO professor weigh in on AI safety concerns

Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

Regional

Les Schwab Grand Opening in Sidney celebrates the store's community ties

Sidney Girls' Golf takes third at the North Platte Golf Invite

WNCC volleyball reverse sweeps Casper

Garden County handles Wallace

State

UNMC uses immersive technology to expand stroke education statewide

UNL unveils new Louise Pound sculpture honoring her academic and athletic legacy

Nebraska lawmaker, UNO professor weigh in on AI safety concerns

Pink postcard taxpayers ask where's the tax relief?

Warren Buffett gives up chairman title at Berkshire Hathaway in the next step of his succession plan

Visit Nebraska leader touts tourism impact, Buffalo County growth

Sports

Nebraska rolls by North Dakota 34-7, heads into conference play 3-0

Wayne State dominates first-ever game against Jamestown

Sidney Shuts Out Adams Central, Moves to 4-0

Holgorsen challenging Nyziah Hunter in practice

Big Red Roll: Reviewing the Bowling Green Rout & Previewing Week 3 Nebraska Football NOW

Shorthanded at middle blocker, top-ranked Huskers sweep Jays in I-80 rivalry

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April