The living care for ancestors and wandering spirits at Malaysia's Hungry Ghost Festival

The Hungry Ghost Festival is observed during the seventh month of the lunar calendar, drawing on Buddhist, Taoist and folk religious beliefs about the relationship between the living and the dead

September 1, 2026Updated: September 1, 2026

By VINCENT THIAN and MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ

Regional

Artists Seek Public Input on Hastings Crosswalk Designs

Bench dedicated at Nebraska State Fair in memory of Kent Boughton

Bench dedicated at Nebraska State Fairgrounds for former NCN Chief Forecaster Kent Boughton

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

CCC Hastings Campus Cancels Classes Due to Water Main Break

Grand Island opens new Fire Station 3

Hastings College Celebrates International Students with Flag Raising Ceremony

State

Kimball high school adds community service to Accountability Program

The living care for ancestors and wandering spirits at Malaysia's Hungry Ghost Festival

Regional

Artists Seek Public Input on Hastings Crosswalk Designs

Bench dedicated at Nebraska State Fair in memory of Kent Boughton

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

CCC Hastings Campus Cancels Classes Due to Water Main Break

Grand Island opens new Fire Station 3

Hastings College Celebrates International Students with Flag Raising Ceremony

State

Kimball high school adds community service to Accountability Program

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

Panhandle Public Health District reminds athletes, fans to stay protected from West Nile Virus

Making Nebraska’s Tallest Waterfall More Accessible

Law enforcement investigating reported theft

NRD adds regulations for large water users

Sports

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

Boone Central dominates in week one

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

Papillion-La Vista retires numbers of Jordy Bahl, Peaches James

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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