German companies under pressure to adapt as China challenges them at their own game

China is challenging Germany at its own game of making advanced, highly engineered machinery

September 2, 2026Updated: September 2, 2026

By DAVID McHUGH

Madison man's child sexual assault conviction upheld

Madison man's child sexual assault conviction upheld

Nance County SWAT standoff ends safely, Genoa man faces felony charges

Nance County SWAT standoff ends safely, Genoa man faces felony charges

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

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

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

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

New sculpture installed at Victory Road roundabout

State

Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn go head-to-head in Nebraska U.S. Senate debate

Tip leads Beatrice police to arrest three on drug possession charges

January stabbing incident nets Thayer County man 200 days in jail

Commissioners discuss lowering EMS funding request

Potter-Dix freshmen explore fitness opportunities

Sidney And Greater Area Fund celebrates successful summer with Hometown Intern Katie Raffelson

Sports

Despite Husker Football depth chart release, position battles continue

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

Boone Central dominates in week one

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

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

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

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