She was a pain specialist to top athletes. Her opioid prescribing alarmed the DEA

Joan Rubinger overcame a catastrophic biking accident that left her paralyzed to become an influential pain-relief specialist helping top-tier athletes get back on the field after acute and chronic injuries

August 28, 2026Updated: August 28, 2026

By JOSHUA GOODMAN, JIM MUSTIAN and EDDIE PELLS

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.

State

Grand Island opens new Fire Station 3

Police chief reacts to scooter crash with call for safety

She was a pain specialist to top athletes. Her opioid prescribing alarmed the DEA

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

Grand Island opens new Fire Station 3

Police chief reacts to scooter crash with call for safety

Grill, gun and a $1.5 million goal, Valentine events center auction on Sunday

City Council tables Keep Sidney Beautiful funding request

Attorney General Hilgers launches online safety guide for parents

Attorney General Hilgers files lawsuit against First Street for harming Nebraska homeowners

Sports

Papillion-La Vista retires numbers of Jordy Bahl, Peaches James

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview

With addition of five-star Husker commit Trae Taylor, Millard South eyes three-peat

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April