How Voodoo overcame suppression and became a democratic force in the West African nation of Benin

Benin recently inaugurated President Romuald Wadagni as its new leader in the latest transition in the West African nation

June 4, 2026Updated: June 4, 2026

By RODNEY MUHUMUZA

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

State

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Morrill and Garden counties

Veterans, families recognized at Schuyler Dedication Ceremony

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Alliance area, northern Garden County

Hundreds of cyclists riding across Nebraska this week

Ricketts calls China an existential threat

Wiener dog and corgi races debut at Long Pine Outlaw Days

Sports

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists