Ohio’s ‘wandering bears’ signal a possible comeback for the species

Black bears could be making a comeback in Ohio after virtually disappearing in the mid-1800s

November 11, 2026Updated: November 11, 2026

By LUCY BRYAN/The Reporting Project

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

Norfolk City Council election results

Norfolk City Council election results

Northeast Community College Board of Directors election results

Northeast Community College Board of Directors election results

Nebraska producer launches platform that aims to connect job seekers with nationwide ag work

Nebraska producer launches platform that aims to connect job seekers with nationwide ag work

State

Norfolk veteran reflects on Hometown Heroes banners along Benjamin Avenue

Jefferson County accepting external applications for county attorney, surveyor roles

Valentine students spend Veterans Day with those who served

America has lost roughly 4 in 10 cattle ranches since 1978

Representative for Sen. Fischer scheduled for Thursday appearance in Fairbury

City of Kimball receives Nebraska Hydrovac Grant ahead of state-mandated Lead Service Line Replacement Project

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Midland Recap, Hastings Preview

Nebraska commit Malorie Boesiger, five other Titans sign letters of intent

Cougars on the Hunt for Three-Peat

Husker offense stays optimistic despite rough few weeks, coordinator change

Nebraska, Rob Aurich agree to two-year contract extension

Eagles Enter the Class D1 Semis After Blasting Bobcats

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