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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Regional

VFW announces scholarship winner

VFW announces scholarship winner

Alliance Police Department unveils new cruisers

Alliance Police Department unveils new cruisers

One more season? Husker volleyball seniors could get another year

One more season? Husker volleyball seniors could get another year

Power restored for Chappell community

'Swatting' incidents spread across region

'Irrigation issues' identified at Greenwood Cemetery

'Irrigation issues' identified at Greenwood Cemetery

Funding available for in-home childcare development

Funding available for in-home childcare development

State

Kimball water tower maintenance to begin this month

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Doane hosting seminar exploring evolving role of higher education

NWS: Kearney logs record-low snowfall season

Nebraska to receive nearly $20M as $7.4B opioid settlement takes effect

DHHS head pledges to be ‘thoughtful and careful’ after lawmakers balk at plan to move in-custody teens

Sports

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

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