Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

October 29, 2026Updated: October 29, 2026

By Associated Press (AP)

Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

Union Pacific temporarily closes two downtown Columbus railroad crossings

Union Pacific temporarily closes two downtown Columbus railroad crossings

Norfolk patriotic concert, quilt raffle raises money on Veterans Day

Norfolk patriotic concert, quilt raffle raises money on Veterans Day

Norfolk high schools join up for play production showcase

Norfolk high schools join up for play production showcase

Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

Longtime industrial tech teacher inducted into Norfolk Public Schools Hall of Fame

Longtime industrial tech teacher inducted into Norfolk Public Schools Hall of Fame

Norfolk cuts ribbon on Illuminate the River Point project

Norfolk cuts ribbon on Illuminate the River Point project

State

Sweet Dreams: The agonizing struggle and euphoric awakening of Nebraska basketball

Historic Grand Island building gets new life as The Venue at Railside

Roadwork to begin on two stretches of I-80 in central Nebraska

Flag marking America’s 250th flies over Cherry County on its trip across Nebraska

Nebraska joins $63 million settlement with Family Dollar over pricing allegations

Arlington man charged with first-degree murder in girlfriend's shooting death

Sports

Kearney Catholic softball coach named coach of the year

Kearney High girls soccer coach named state coach of the year

2026 NAIA football season concludes with another installment of Nebraska's longest-running rivalry

Huskers clinch Big Ten regular season title with sweep of Illinois

Adams Central Flips 2-7 Season Into State Semifinal Run

Previewing the 125th matchup between Doane and Hastings with Hastings head coach Matt Franzen

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