Swedish military confirms that a Russian drone carried out an unauthorized flight off Sweden earlier this week.

Swedish military confirms that a Russian drone carried out an unauthorized flight off Sweden earlier this week.

February 27, 2026Updated: February 27, 2026

By AP null

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish military confirms that a Russian drone carried out an unauthorized flight off Sweden earlier this week.

Regional

Fire north of Lake McConaughy contained after evacuations, highway closure

Evacuation ordered for Cedar View area at Lake McConaughy due to grass fire

Troopers find 242 pounds of cocaine during truck inspection

Troopers find 242 pounds of cocaine during truck inspection

Lexington in limbo: Six people on Tyson’s departure, their upended lives and a changing town

Lexington in limbo: Six people on Tyson’s departure, their upended lives and a changing town

Maggie Waddington’s record-setting UNK career began with belief

Maggie Waddington’s record-setting UNK career began with belief

enCourage gala supports domestic violence survivors

enCourage gala supports domestic violence survivors

Hastings Public Schools debunks online rumor that a gun was brought to Hastings Middle School

Hastings Public Schools debunks online rumor that a gun was brought to Hastings Middle School

State

Kearney drug investigation uncovers 25 pounds of marijuana, illegal guns

Nebraska’s budget deficit to grow by roughly $175M after new economic forecast

Kimball Robotics Teams continue preparation for State Competition following successful practice

Von Seggern enters Treasurer’s race

Kimball County Sheriff’s Office investigates theft

Fire north of Lake McConaughy contained after evacuations, highway closure

Sports

Doane football finalizes 2026 schedule

District finals set for area boys teams

Rockets Fall to Bluejays in Subdist. C1-1 Title Game

Auburn Prevails in Tight Battle with Lincoln Lutheran

2026 High School Boys Basketball Postseason Central

Valentine beats Kimball in exciting subdistrict championship

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska Extension to host March 17 Webinar on Confinement Feeding Cow-calf Pairs

Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual fisheries discussion

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks releasing rainbow trout this spring

Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales

Outdoors notes: Archery paddlefish applications to be accepted March 1-14

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available