British military says a cargo ship is ablaze off the coast of the UAE as it warns of Iranian attacks

British military says a cargo ship is ablaze off the coast of the UAE as it warns of Iranian attacks

May 4, 2026Updated: May 4, 2026

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Regional

16 Scottsbluff High School Students selected for All-State Chorus

16 Scottsbluff High School Students selected for All-State Chorus

New Highway and Street Superintendents Licensed

New Highway and Street Superintendents Licensed

Commodity Supplemental Food Program serves nutritious food to seniors

Commodity Supplemental Food Program serves nutritious food to seniors

DEA Hosts 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24th

DEA Hosts 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24th

State

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

22-year-old dies in crash north of Hartington

Flood receives NAHB Defender of Housing Award in Norfolk

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

No remains found in basement dig for missing Lincoln woman Regina Bos

In rural Nebraska, mail voting saves money and boosts access. Restrictions could change that

Sports

Sidney Tops Cozad 35-19 to Complete Third Straight Undefeated Regular Season

Nebraska high school football playoff brackets released

Beatrice runner Ribble places 3rd at state cross country

Plainview/Osmond plays spoiler in week 9

Liam Gonzalez becomes Norfolk High's first boys cross country state champion

Wayne bounces back from first-set loss for third place finish at Mid-State tournament

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer