Women are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion

The Trump administration's new, sweeping restrictions on U.S. funding for nongovernmental organizations, foreign governments and U.N. agencies that promote access to abortion overseas is delivering new momentum to U.S. anti-abortion groups

July 18, 2026Updated: July 18, 2026

By MONIKA PRONCZUK and THALIA BEATY

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

Hope Crisis Center executive director Carmen Hinman is touting her organization's successes but isn't shying away from its funding struggles in her conversations with county boards this summer.

‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: Norfolk man sentenced on federal child porn charges

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

State

Omaha man arrested after threats to school, Governor’s family

City of Norfolk reminds residents to prepare for dangerous heat

Women are dying in Africa as US ramps up its global battle against abortion

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: Norfolk man sentenced on federal child porn charges

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

State

Omaha man arrested after threats to school, Governor’s family

City of Norfolk reminds residents to prepare for dangerous heat

Former Bank of the Valley CFO sentenced to prison in $4.3 million fraud scheme

Culpepper and Merriweather Circus brings family entertainment to Pierce

Ann Hunt

Omaha Police Department dismantles methamphetamine conspiracy at airbnb rental

Sports

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

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

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