Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah says it will release kidnapped American journalist Shelly Kittleson

Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah says it will release kidnapped American journalist Shelly Kittleson

April 7, 2026Updated: April 7, 2026

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Joel Vonderohe honored as Norfolk Police Officer of the Year

Joel Vonderohe honored as Norfolk Police Officer of the Year

New leadership at Habitat for Humanity: Ken Daniel to lead Columbus efforts

New leadership at Habitat for Humanity: Ken Daniel to lead Columbus efforts

Hoiberg reflects on best season in program history

Hoiberg reflects on best season in program history

Former Nebraska teacher sentenced in sexual assault case

Former Nebraska teacher sentenced in sexual assault case

Game and Parks talks turkey numbers, amidst spring season

Game and Parks talks turkey numbers, amidst spring season

Stanton County fire burns 82 acres

Stanton County fire burns 82 acres

State

Dennis Traeger recognized as April 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

Mayor candidate given to June 6 to clean up property

Cheyenne man sentenced to federal prison after traffic stop leads to drug, weapons charges

SAGA introduces Katie Raffelson as summer intern

Former Valentine police officer charged with assault in Omaha

Latest on Brand Bill: Sen. Tanya Storer weighs in

Sports

Norfolk recognizes former Northeast soccer player drafted by FC Dallas

Kiger Finishes Second at CSU Rodeo

North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

Lewis steps down as Sidney boys basketball coach after 10 seasons

WNCC softball team falls to Southeast

Throwers lead Chadron State at Easter Classic

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