Mobile gold miners in eastern Congo complicate health workers' efforts to contain Ebola

Eleven-year-old Isaac Batisa searches for gold at a mining site in eastern Congo to help feed his family

August 19, 2026Updated: August 19, 2026

By CONSTANT SAME BAGALWA and MARK BANCHEREAU

Regional

Hastings School Board Appoints Nikki Pfeil to Vacant Seat

Hastings School Board Appoints Nikki Pfeil to Vacant Seat

Central Community College Hires First Flag Football Coach

Central Community College Hires First Flag Football Coach

Last public boat ramp at Lake Mac no longer accessible

Last public boat ramp at Lake Mac no longer accessible

Kearney veterans groups warn of donation scam

Kearney veterans groups warn of donation scam

McCook ICE detention facility protest draws demonstrators from across Nebraska

McCook ICE detention facility protest draws demonstrators from across Nebraska

Hastings Police Emphasizing Awareness During Back to School Season

Hastings Police Emphasizing Awareness During Back to School Season

State

Free dental care available to Nebraska veterans, spouses at upcoming clinic

Friend hospital CEO resigns amid allegations of more than $38,000 in improper charges

Dave Griek, Colleen Williams hosting five live Nebraska State Fair shows on NCN

California Baking Company, relocating to Beatrice

State issues key permit for controversial Sandhills hog confinement

Cherry County petition seeks to increase number of county commissioners

Sports

Teraya Sigler awarded Nebraska Volleyball Lifter of the Year

SEASON PREVIEW: Norris Volleyball chasing coveted three-peat in 2026

Huskers star power on full display, in Red-White scrimmage

"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

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