French president’s office says Macron is safe following Damascus explosions and that his visit to Syria is continuing

French president’s office says Macron is safe following Damascus explosions and that his visit to Syria is continuing

July 7, 2026Updated: July 7, 2026

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Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

Thousands turn out for Norfolk's July 4 Odd Fellows Parade

Thousands turn out for Norfolk's July 4 Odd Fellows Parade

Veterans reach halfway point of 3,700-mile ride in northeast Nebraska

Veterans reach halfway point of 3,700-mile ride in northeast Nebraska

The man behind the boom, Wisnieski celebrates 30 years orchestrating Norfolk’s big bang

The man behind the boom, Wisnieski celebrates 30 years orchestrating Norfolk’s big bang

Pretrial hearing concludes for Wayne County murder suspect

Pretrial hearing underway for Wayne County murder suspect

Student-led group brings nostalgia back to Columbus with Pawnee Park drive-In theater

Student-led group brings nostalgia back to Columbus with Pawnee Park drive-In theater

State

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Northern Garden County

Four lanes or three? Resolution offers combination for U.S. 77 through Beatrice

Flatwater Free Press reporter to work from News Channel Nebraska’s Kearney newsroom

Dodge County sheriff pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charge

Former Valentine chamber director found guilty, sentenced for disturbing the peace

Colombian woman, Venezuelan man sentenced for sex trafficking of minors

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities