Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village

An enormous statue of the Virgin Mary that is believed to be Europe’s tallest has been inaugurated in a small Polish village

August 15, 2026Updated: August 15, 2026

By CLAUDIA CIOBANU and RAFAL NIEDZIELSKI

Regional

29th Kool-Aid Days Kick Off in Hastings

29th Kool-Aid Days Kick Off in Hastings

Staff member suspended after discovery at YRTC Hastings

Staff member suspended after discovery at YRTC Hastings

Semi driver arrested after fatal I-80 crash near Sutherland

Semi driver arrested after fatal I-80 crash near Sutherland

Three teens face felony assault, escape charges in YRTC-Kearney cases

Three teens face felony assault, escape charges in YRTC-Kearney cases

I-80 crash west of Maxwell leads to fire, second crash involving trooper

I-80 crash west of Maxwell leads to fire, second crash involving trooper

Grand Island man pleads not guilty to manslaughter, assault in man’s death

Grand Island man pleads not guilty to manslaughter, assault in man’s death

State

Priced out in Lincoln: How the capital city became the state’s hardest place to afford a home

Fremont man sentenced to 29 years in federal child pornography case

Omaha police K-9 resuscitated after being strangled during armed standoff

Trump says USS Lincoln’s record time at sea during Iran operations ‘not nearly long enough’

Iowa man sentenced to 20 years after meth distribution led to Omaha woman’s death

Company tied to Nebraska petition fraud case faced similar allegations in Nevada

Sports

"First time in 12 years": Holgorsen praises fast-learning offense

Pro Athletes Highlight Husker Summer Grads

'I love Marsh': New Huskers defensive coordinator Rob Aurich reunites with Andrew Marshall

Huskers open the season No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll

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

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

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