Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

A rescue team has released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said

May 2, 2026Updated: May 2, 2026

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Regional

Service restored to Big Boy tower

Mitchell resigns as Cheyenne County Tourism Director

Minatare man facing multiple charges following traffic stop

Sandhills rural school wins Stretch Across Nebraska

California man arrested in Valentine after drugs allegedly found in vehicle

Holly finishes senior year with two personal bests

State

Service restored to Big Boy tower

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

Regional

Service restored to Big Boy tower

Mitchell resigns as Cheyenne County Tourism Director

Minatare man facing multiple charges following traffic stop

Sandhills rural school wins Stretch Across Nebraska

California man arrested in Valentine after drugs allegedly found in vehicle

Holly finishes senior year with two personal bests

State

Service restored to Big Boy tower

Beatrice police arrest Lincoln man on suspicion of driving stolen motorcycle

Students give back across Gibbon during annual community service day

Mitchell resigns as Cheyenne County Tourism Director

Former nurse who drew public attention to victims of Whiteclay needs help

Minatare man facing multiple charges following traffic stop

Sports

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Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

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