An overloaded ferry has capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, leaving at least 15 people dead and 27 missing

An overloaded ferry has capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, leaving at least 15 people dead and 27 missing

August 11, 2026Updated: August 11, 2026
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Nebraska helps secure victory against Biden-Era gas stove regulations

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit struck down a Biden-era Department of Energy rule that placed new federal limits on gas stoves and other cooking appliances. The court ruled that the Biden Administration broke federal law.

Syracuse man sentenced in Gordon child sexual abuse material case

A 61-year-old Syracuse man has been sentenced to prison in a Sheridan County child sexual abuse material case.

Wounded Knee man sentenced after baseball bat assault in Gordon

A 49-year-old Wounded Knee man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for assaulting a man with a baseball bat.

Rushville man tasered after Rapid City police say he pointed rifle at another person and fled

A 21-year-old Rushville man is facing aggravated assault and obstruction charges after Rapid City police say he pointed a rifle at another person, fled from a traffic stop and was taken into custody at Taser-point.

Community invited to shape the future of the Gering Public Library 

The Gering Public Library Foundation is inviting community members to complete an online survey on the future of the library.

SAGA announces new fundraising challenge:

If our communities raise $500,000, an additional $1 million will be invested into the SAGA Fund. Every dollar donated locally becomes three dollars invested in the future of Sidney and the greater area.