US confirms release of journalist kidnapped by Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia in Iraq

US confirms release of journalist kidnapped by Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia in Iraq

April 8, 2026Updated: April 8, 2026

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Regional

Niobrara Valley Preserve near Norden pursuing Dark Sky designation

Niobrara Valley Preserve near Norden pursuing Dark Sky designation

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Four train cars derail in North Platte

Train derails in North Platte

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

State

Osborn addresses campaign finance and policy priorities in Kearney town hall

Pillen announces departure of Nebraska broadband director

Falls City pursues power generation for industry

Returning to the field after catastrophe

John Cook to Receive Hall of Fame Honor in Omaha

Niobrara Valley Preserve near Norden pursuing Dark Sky designation

Sports

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

WNCC softball falls twice to Southeast in exciting action

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

Norfolk announces new coaches for girls basketball, cross country, dance

Norfolk recognizes former Northeast soccer player drafted by FC Dallas

Kiger Finishes Second at CSU Rodeo

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