What to know about the two former Tiananmen vigil organizers on trial in Hong Kong

Two former organizers of Hong Kong’s massive vigils to remember the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown will hear their verdict on Friday, in a national security trial under a Beijing-imposed law that has virtually silenced the city’s dissent

August 20, 2026Updated: August 21, 2026

By KANIS LEUNG

With loads of experience, Huskers confident in revamped offensive line

Busy NSAA Board of Directors meeting held, before high school activities begin

'We're a brand new team.' Beatrice Football looks to turn over a new leaf in 2026

August accident at Sargent Drilling in Geneva leaves Cordova man in critical condition

A Southeast Nebraska man was left seriously injured, but alive, after he was inadvertently run over by a colleague while working at a drilling operation earlier this month.

State

Man sentenced after repeatedly sexually abusing 6-year-old girl in Lincoln

1 hr 49 mins ago

Hastings woman dies in I-80 crash

2 hrs 18 mins ago

UNK launches Loper Flight Academy

3 hrs 31 mins ago

RFK Jr. highlights UNMC quarantine unit during Nebraska visit

3 hrs 35 mins ago

100-year-old Norfolk Junior High auditorium restored with help from community donations

4 hrs 49 mins ago

Iowa man fails to show for trial, arrested in Sidney

5 hrs 40 mins ago

Sports

Norfolk routs Lincoln Northwest in first ever meeting

1 hr 17 mins ago

With loads of experience, Huskers confident in revamped offensive line

8 hrs 39 mins ago

St. Cecilia Softball Goes From Hunters to Hunted After First Championship

12 hrs 36 mins ago

One day at a time, Pierce football prepares for season opener under Tyler Legate

August 20th 2026, 12:41 AM UTC

NSAA approves co-ops for 2026-27, 2027-28 school years

August 19th 2026, 4:43 PM UTC

Teraya Sigler awarded Nebraska Volleyball Lifter of the Year

August 17th 2026, 8:25 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC