Investigators are trying to figure out why 2 helicopters collided in Oregon, killing 3 people

Federal investigators will work to determine why a helicopter on a test flight collided with another chopper flown by a 22-year-old instructor and her student collided Thursday afternoon and crashed into an Oregon farm field, killing all three people aboard both aircraft

October 30, 2026Updated: October 30, 2026

By JOSH FUNK

Regional

Country Partners and Legacy Boards Co-Ops approve plans to merge next March

Nebraska's Catholic Bishops urge voters to vote against Initiatives 440 and 441

Half-cent sales tax on ballot for Bridgeport next week

Sidney resident Harley Becker arrested on multiple weapons charges

State

Strong growth and inflation paints mixed picture of economy days before midterm elections

Investigators are trying to figure out why 2 helicopters collided in Oregon, killing 3 people

Regional

Country Partners and Legacy Boards Co-Ops approve plans to merge next March

Nebraska's Catholic Bishops urge voters to vote against Initiatives 440 and 441

Half-cent sales tax on ballot for Bridgeport next week

Sidney resident Harley Becker arrested on multiple weapons charges

State

Strong growth and inflation paints mixed picture of economy days before midterm elections

ICE arrests Mexico man convicted of attempted sexual assault in Omaha

Pediatrician diagnoses abuse, torture in death of five year old boy

Kearney Area Community Foundation marks 30 years, reaches $100 million in community giving

Four Republicans, one plane and a final campaign push

Former Clay County deputy files federal lawsuit alleging retaliation, wrongful firing

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Briar Cliff Recap, Concordia Preview

Coaching staffs announced for 50th Sertoma eight-man football all-star game

Holgorsen challenging Husker running backs in second half of the season

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

Pierce Punishes the Pioneers to Punch Their Ticket to the District Final

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