The US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

A U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth minerals from industrial waste as part of a Trump administration priority to reduce reliance on China

April 19, 2026Updated: April 19, 2026

By MICHELLE GUMEDE

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

Coach Ron Brown to headline Christian Cross Festival in Norfolk

Man arrested barricading himself during Columbus standoff

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Duncan

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Fatal crash southwest of Humphrey

Crash southwest of Humphrey leaves two injured

State

Amazon celebrates 2nd anniversary in Grand Island , 5 million packages delivered

Grass fire results in evacuation

The US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

Tragedy 21 years ago is still making a difference today

Coach Ron Brown to headline Christian Cross Festival in Norfolk

Man arrested barricading himself during Columbus standoff

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Duncan

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Fatal crash southwest of Humphrey

State

Amazon celebrates 2nd anniversary in Grand Island , 5 million packages delivered

Grass fire results in evacuation

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

No injuries in northwest Nebraska rollover accident

City outlines position in Grand Island Good Life District dispute

Sidney High Speech Team completes successful season

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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