American Cancer Society urges middle-aged men to get regular screening for prostate cancer

The American Cancer Society is recommending routine prostate cancer screening for more middle-aged men, in a major change to its guidelines

November 12, 2026Updated: November 12, 2026

By LAURAN NEERGAARD

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

$32 million in additional funding proposed for UNL agriculture research facility

Potter-Dix One Act takes first place at first competition of the season

Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft apps

How Mullen volleyball went from 1 win to state champions

Union Pacific temporarily closes two downtown Columbus railroad crossings

Barbie doll honors Nebraska trailblazer Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte

Sports

Adams Central Flips 2-7 Season Into State Semifinal Run

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

Youth basketball tips off in Sidney

Huskers roll by Lindenwood to improve to 3-0

Husker Baseball Pledge Kowen Rader, Five Other Patriots Sign Letter of Intent

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Midland Recap, Hastings Preview

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