AP Exclusive: Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents

An Associated Press investigation reveals that President Donald Trump’s administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops

August 5, 2026Updated: August 5, 2026

By JACK BROOK, SAFIYAH RIDDLE and AARON KESSLER

Regional

Adams County Fairgrounds Upgrades Equipment Ahead of Oregon Trail Rodeo

Rail Days kicks off with first-ever Golden Spike Ceremony and mayoral proclamation

Hastings Man Sentenced for Role in Apartment Building Fire

Hastings City Leadership Educate Community on Taxes

Elm Creek community holds vigil for students injured in crash

Hastings College Prepares to Open New Residence Hall

State

Kimball Health Services awards July Employee of the Month

AP Exclusive: Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents

Regional

Adams County Fairgrounds Upgrades Equipment Ahead of Oregon Trail Rodeo

Rail Days kicks off with first-ever Golden Spike Ceremony and mayoral proclamation

Hastings Man Sentenced for Role in Apartment Building Fire

Hastings City Leadership Educate Community on Taxes

Elm Creek community holds vigil for students injured in crash

Hastings College Prepares to Open New Residence Hall

State

Kimball Health Services awards July Employee of the Month

Wildfire smoke from Pacific Northwest impacting Nebraska forecasts

Back to School on an E-Bike or E-Scooter

$31,000 in Library Improvement Grants awarded to Nebraska public libraries

Taylor Fresh Foods recalls products containing jalapeños over salmonella risk

Three arrests at Valentine City Park in latest police report

Sports

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

UNK football returns to practice ahead of new season

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