Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers

Mayor Robert Morris of Cave Creek, Arizona, is worried about more water shortages from the severely depleted Colorado River

August 29, 2026Updated: August 29, 2026

By WUFEI YU and DORANY PINEDA

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Flood Watch stays in effect as heavy rain continues across eastern Nebraska

Flood watch stays in effect as remnants of hurricane Polo dumps heavy rain across eastern Nebraska

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

State

Humphrey Couple’s Halloween display celebrates Husker Allison Weidner’s comeback

Valentine explores options to improve water quality after two wells are shut down

Valentine nursing home plans, ballfield improvements and park survey discussed at City Council

Medicaid changes impact Nebraska refugees and asylum-seekers

Nebraskans could qualify for money in generic drug price-fixing settlements

Kearney man sentenced to more than 26 years in federal child pornography case

Sports

Amanda Schultze to step down as Northeast volleyball coach after 14 seasons

Young referee hasn’t let impairment keep him from pursuing excellence

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Mount Marty Recap, Dordt Preview

Can the Undefeated Huskers Handle Indiana?

Kearney boys, Lincoln Southwest girls win Heartland Athletic Conference cross country titles

Turnovers could be crucial in Huskers tilt with Hoosiers

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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