Archbishop Mullally ends Africa tour with calls for healing from church’s role in slavery

After renewing her commitment to a controversial 100 million pound Church of England fund apologizing for the church’s historical ties to the slave trade, Archbishop Sarah Mullally ended her 10-day Africa tour calling for peace and healing

August 5, 2026Updated: August 5, 2026

By FREDRICK MZWILI

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

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.

Archbishop Mullally ends Africa tour with calls for healing from church’s role in slavery

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Norfolk will advertise for bids for Ta-Ha-Zouka softball improvements project

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

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

State

Kyndal Reich takes home Pole Bending Senior Grand Champion

Nebraska Grazing Conference highlights farmer mental health

From a tarantula to a guinea pig, Cherry County Fair small animal show expands 4-H opportunities

Plea agreement reached in Grand Island Monument Advisors fraud case

Free Day Popcorn marks eleven years of operation with debut of new Byron storefront

Sen. Pete Ricketts introduces Karly Rain Wood Act to create national registry for repeat violent offenders

Sports

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

UNK football returns to practice ahead of new season

Late comeback ends Nebraska Siege's inaugural season

Three Huskers named to preseason All-Big Ten Team

Nebraska Top 10 Volleyball Tournament brings new showcase, over 100 Teams to Kearney SportsPlex

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