In Weimar, a festival preserves Yiddish culture while reinventing it

Since its start, the festival has grown from a weekend workshop with a handful of participants to the largest festival of its kind in Europe, lasting more than a month, with daily workshops drawing hundreds of participants and near nightly concerts attended by over 10,000 people total, according to organizers

August 13, 2026Updated: August 13, 2026
AP nullBy DAVID L. KLEIN

Regional

Cherry County to get Flock cameras, but at this time Valentine will not

Cherry County will be getting two Flock cameras, but Valentine Police Chief Jamon Slama says the city is not currently planning to install any within city limits.

Officials announce updated traffic pattern around Alliance Middle School

School and city officials announces changes to the traffic pattern at Alliance Middle School. The City commissioned an independent engineering traffic study to evaluate longstanding traffic congestion and pedestrian safety concerns surrounding Alliance Middle School. The changes start Tuesday, September 8.

Flood Watch issued for Eastern Colorado

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Eastern Colorado from Limon to Briggsdale, west to Pawnee Buttes and east to Akron.

Nebraska State Patrol Troopers arrest Wisconsin attempted homicide suspect

Wednesday morning, the Nebraska State Patrol was alerted that the suspect was believed to be traveling through Nebraska on I-80. Troopers stopped the suspect near the Alda exit where he was taken into custody.

City council approves solid waste agreement with Lodgepole 

The City of Sidney provided solid waste pickup services when the Village of Lodgepole's truck quit working, and continued when the board lost its quorum.

Logan County Chamber recognizes Culligan Water

Sterling's Culligan Water is one of more than 800 franchised dealerships in more than 90 countries. The company was recognized as Business of the Week on August 3.