In 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle, desert and red tape. Now he's nearly home

Karl Bushby has spent 28 years walking home, but as he approaches the finish Monday, he’s unsure if he’s ready for the journey to end

October 31, 2026Updated: October 31, 2026

By BRIAN MELLEY

Regional

Buffalo County Community Partners unveil new facility

Buffalo County Community Partners opens first permanent home after 30 years

Lexington man charged with domestic assault, drug possession in Buffalo County

Lexington man charged with domestic assault, drug possession in Buffalo County

Kearney trunk-or-treat event draws one of its biggest crowds yet

Kearney trunk-or-treat event draws one of its biggest crowds yet

Kearney entrepreneurs pitch big ideas for share of $8,500

Kearney entrepreneurs pitch big ideas for share of $8,500

Hastings Police Remind Families to Keep Safety in Mind While Trick-or-Treating

Hastings Police Remind Families to Keep Safety in Mind While Trick-or-Treating

Kearney Area Community Foundation marks 30 years, reaches $100 million in community giving

c marks 30 years, reaches $100 million in community giving

State

Dan Osborn makes final campaign push through Nebraska

South Dakota woodworker raises more than $48,000 for Sandhills cancer patients

Five people hospitalized after Madison County school bus crash

Cause of death, grandfather's testimony highlight Friday testimony

Buffalo County Community Partners unveil new facility

Nebraska launches initiative to help displaced workers return to workforce

Sports

Report: Quarterback Anthony Colandrea re-signs with Huskers

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Briar Cliff Recap, Concordia Preview

Coaching staffs announced for 50th Sertoma eight-man football all-star game

Holgorsen challenging Husker running backs in second half of the season

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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