How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 5/6/2026

Oil prices sank, and stock markets burst higher worldwide with hopes that a deal is nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again

May 6, 2026Updated: May 6, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

16 Scottsbluff High School Students selected for All-State Chorus

New Highway and Street Superintendents Licensed

Commodity Supplemental Food Program serves nutritious food to seniors

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

State

Flood receives NAHB Defender of Housing Award in Norfolk

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 5/6/2026

Regional

16 Scottsbluff High School Students selected for All-State Chorus

New Highway and Street Superintendents Licensed

Commodity Supplemental Food Program serves nutritious food to seniors

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

State

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

Nebraska man arrested after Jeep allegedly runs over 14-year-old riding dirt bike

Scene secured after police pursuit of armed suspect in Butler and Polk counties

Sports

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

Pierce sweeps Guardian Angels for sixth straight conference title

Previewing the 2026 HAC Volleyball Tournament Championship with Lincoln North Star head coach Jeremiah Kroll

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