How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 4/2/2026

Stocks overcame early losses to finish with slim gains and close out their first winning week since the start of the Iran war

April 2, 2026Updated: April 2, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

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

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

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

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

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

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

State

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

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

Sports

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

Colorado sports notes: Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

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