Iraq closes its airspace after Israel launches airstrikes targeting Iran

Iraq closes its airspace after Israel launches airstrikes targeting Iran

February 28, 2026Updated: February 28, 2026

By AP null

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq closes its airspace after Israel launches airstrikes targeting Iran.

Norfolk Public Schools paraprofessional arrested on child sexual assault charges

Norfolk Public Schools paraprofessional arrested on child sexual assault charges

Flood previews State of the Union, discusses Farm Bill and E15

Flood previews State of the Union, discusses Farm Bill and E15

Keep Columbus Beautiful seeks help from community to clean up trash

Keep Columbus Beautiful seeks help from community to clean up trash

Huskers drop three spots in top 25, checking in No. 12

Huskers drop three spots in Top 25, checking in No. 12

2026 Platte County Fair lineup announced

2026 Platte County Fair lineup announced

Norfolk Police Officer Arrested for DUI

Norfolk Police Officer Arrested for DUI

State

State Patrol investigating fatal shooting in rural Kearney County

CSC mourns loss of Dr. Smith

Sidney FFA Labor Auction draws community support

Positive response to the comeback of Soup R’ Art event

Student Enrollment Up this spring, at Southeast Community College

Strommen says budget, bipartisan work key as Legislature reaches halfway point

Sports

Eagles notes: Petersen Scores Career High in Senior Day Loss

A spring reset for Deion Sanders: Warren Sapp resigns, Chris Marve hired as defensive coordinator

Makar scores 2 goals as NHL-leading Avalanche beat Blackhawks 3-1

Saturday's local scoreboard, Feb. 28

College hoops roundup: Jaylin Sellers scores 27 and Providence takes down Creighton 79-76

Norfolk Catholic bound for State after win over Tri County

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska Extension to host March 17 Webinar on Confinement Feeding Cow-calf Pairs

Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual fisheries discussion

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks releasing rainbow trout this spring

Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales

Outdoors notes: Archery paddlefish applications to be accepted March 1-14

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available