Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more

Virtually every American has been targeted by scammers in some way, exclusive new polling data shows

September 2, 2026Updated: September 2, 2026

By MARTHA MENDOZA/FRONTLINE and JULIET LINDERMAN and ERIKA KINETZ/AP

Regional

New Valentine mural celebrates community, history and culture

People gathered on Saturday to celebrate the new artwork, which highlights the area’s natural beauty, ranching industry and Native American culture.

Sidney firefighter completes 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at The Training Room

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Sidney Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Stephen Tuma climbed in memory of those who never came home.

Drought grazing field tour in Sidney provides important tips for farmers

Vehicle destroyed during fire in Valentine

Valentine firefighters and EMS were called to a vehicle fire near Heart City Drug in Valentine after 4:00 PM on Thursday.

Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more

Regional

New Valentine mural celebrates community, history and culture

Sidney firefighter completes 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at The Training Room

Drought grazing field tour in Sidney provides important tips for farmers

Vehicle destroyed during fire in Valentine

State

Community invited to celebrate Mike Namuth’s retirement after 28 years at The Center

New Valentine mural celebrates community, history and culture

T-Mobile representatives present $5K check to Kimball High School

Jefferson County, NSP investigation logs drug arrest

Emergency crews respond to house fire in Oakdale

Valentine ceremony honors those lost on 9/11

Sports

15th-ranked Minnesota-Duluth edges Wayne State

Sidney shuts out Gering, improves to 3-0

Hartington-Newcastle withstands 28-point deficit, weather delay for improbable win

Boone Buzzsaw Keeps Rolling

Huskers excited for first Memorial Stadium night game of the season

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Dakota Wesleyan recap, Morningside preview

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