Pakistan's prime minister urges Trump to extend Iran deadline and for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks

April 7, 2026Updated: April 7, 2026

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Regional

Chadron State College announces spring honors lists

Chadron State College has announced the undergraduate students on its Spring 2026 President’s and Dean’s Lists.

Fire near Smith Falls State Park

Smith Falls State Park has been evacuated near Valentine as firefighters battle a nearby fire.

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Critics say a proposed $4 billion pumped-water electricity storage facility at Wyoming's Seminoe Reservoir could harm the Miracle Mile trout fishery and a bighorn sheep herd.

Fire damages apartment building under construction in Cheyenne

State

Chadron State College announces spring honors lists

Fire near Smith Falls State Park

Wakefield veteran honors fallen marine through bar

Pakistan's prime minister urges Trump to extend Iran deadline and for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks

Regional

Chadron State College announces spring honors lists

Fire near Smith Falls State Park

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Fire damages apartment building under construction in Cheyenne

State

Chadron State College announces spring honors lists

Fire near Smith Falls State Park

Wakefield veteran honors fallen marine through bar

One dead, five seriously injured in 16-vehicle Interstate 80 crash near Brule

Hail, funnel cloud and 71 mph winds reported during severe storms across region

Tour Nebraska Car Show rolls through Verdigre

Sports

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

Bayne Fans 12 as Sidney Seniors Defeat Chadron

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30