AP Joy Wonder Discovery SummaryBrief at 12:20 a.m. EDT

AP Joy Wonder Discovery SummaryBrief at 12:20 a.m. EDT

October 29, 2026Updated: October 29, 2026

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Newman Grove residents push back against community center proposal

Newman Grove residents push back against community center proposal

Emergency repairs begin on Highway 15 Platte River Bridge near Schuyler

Emergency repairs begin on Highway 15 Platte River Bridge near Schuyler

Authorities identify men involved in Polk, Butler county shootings

One man was murdered and another was killed after shooting at law enforcement on Friday in eastern Nebraska.

22-year-old dies in crash north of Hartington

22-year-old dies in crash north of Hartington

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

Scene secured after police pursuit of armed suspect in Butler and Polk counties

Scene secured after police pursuit of armed suspect in Butler and Polk counties

State

Newman Grove residents push back against community center proposal

Elm Creek community discusses housing needs, opportunities for future growth

Stanton County receives $11,837 grant for new emergency response drone

Emergency repairs begin on Highway 15 Platte River Bridge near Schuyler

Mother of child victim takes the stand in Timothy Erks trial

Lincoln police, Lancaster County sheriff's patches light up Las Vegas Sphere

Sports

Holgorsen challenging Husker running backs in second half of the season

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

Pierce Punishes the Pioneers to Punch Their Ticket to the District Final

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

Lady Raiders Fall to Ogallala in Sub-District Semifinal

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