A Canvas outage tied to a cyberattack has wreaked havoc on colleges' final exam season

Schools and universities across the country are recovering from an outage tied to a cyberattack that knocked down Canvas

May 8, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026

By ANNIE MA and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH

Regional

Central City welding camp doubles in size as more students explore skilled trades

Central City welding camp doubles in size as more students explore skilled trades

Man Dies Following Alleged Assault in Grand Island

Man Dies Following Alleged Assault in Grand Island

Sodbusters Host Bambinos at Duncan Field

Sodbusters Host Bambinos at Duncan Field

Hastings Pediatric Clinic Relocates to Mary Lanning Campus

Hastings Pediatric Clinic Relocates to Mary Lanning Campus

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Two Arrested in Grand Island Assault Investigation

Two Arrested in Grand Island Assault Investigation

State

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Logan, Philips, Sedgwick counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Logan, Washington counties

Roads temporarily closed at Wildcat Hills SRA

$28.8 million dollar flood mitigation plan approved for Northeast Nebraska communities

Central City welding camp doubles in size as more students explore skilled trades

2 sentenced in $45 million investment fraud scheme

Sports

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities