Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more

Virtually every American has been targeted by scammers in some way, exclusive new polling data shows

September 2, 2026Updated: September 2, 2026

By MARTHA MENDOZA/FRONTLINE and JULIET LINDERMAN and ERIKA KINETZ/AP

Regional

Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn go head-to-head in Nebraska U.S. Senate debate

Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn go head-to-head in Nebraska U.S. Senate debate

Artists Seek Public Input on Hastings Crosswalk Designs

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

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

CCC Hastings Campus Cancels Classes Due to Water Main Break

CCC Hastings Campus Cancels Classes Due to Water Main Break

Grand Island opens new Fire Station 3

Grand Island opens new Fire Station 3

State

Pete Ricketts, Dan Osborn go head-to-head in Nebraska U.S. Senate debate

Tip leads Beatrice police to arrest three on drug possession charges

January stabbing incident nets Thayer County man 200 days in jail

Commissioners discuss lowering EMS funding request

Potter-Dix freshmen explore fitness opportunities

Sidney And Greater Area Fund celebrates successful summer with Hometown Intern Katie Raffelson

Sports

Despite Husker Football depth chart release, position battles continue

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

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