What to know about the resignation of Joe Kent as Trump's counterterrorism chief

The Trump counterterrorism official who resigned Tuesday had been a staunch supporter of the president through his 2020 election defeat, the Jan. 6 riots and years of conservative media advocacy and failed congressional bids

March 17, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By BILL BARROW

Regional

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Regulators seek public input for massive Montana-Wyoming oil pipeline proposal

State

Authorities warn of fake traffic violation text scam in Nebraska

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

Nebraska troopers rescue abducted Wisconsin girl, arrest suspect on I-80

What to know about the resignation of Joe Kent as Trump's counterterrorism chief

Regional

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Regulators seek public input for massive Montana-Wyoming oil pipeline proposal

State

Authorities warn of fake traffic violation text scam in Nebraska

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

Nebraska troopers rescue abducted Wisconsin girl, arrest suspect on I-80

Semi driver seriously injured in rollover crash near Pine Bluffs

Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

Sports

Throwers lead Chadron State at Easter Classic

Thomas scores 20 as West Virginia downs Creighton 87-70 in CBC

WNCC baseball earns a split with Lamar Saturday

Colorado sports notes: Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland