FACT FOCUS: Trump says drug trafficking by sea is down 98.2%. The numbers don't show that

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that the flow of drugs into the U.S. by sea has been nearly eradicated under his administration

April 17, 2026Updated: April 17, 2026

By MELISSA GOLDIN

Regional

Offut AFB officials respond to reports of photographer arrested

Offut AFB officials respond to reports of photographer arrested

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

Hanson accepts role as Sidney City Manager

Hanson accepts role as Sidney City Manager

Scottsbluff man charged in alleged theft, damage at Sheridan Livestock Auction

Scottsbluff man charged in alleged theft, damage at Sheridan Livestock Auction

Applications being taken for trail grants

Applications being taken for trail grants

Johnson announces retirement as Cheyenne County Commission

Johnson announces retirement as Cheyenne County Commission

State

Offut AFB officials respond to reports of photographer arrested

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

State suspends funding for $5M ‘Standing Bear’ film

Hanson accepts role as Sidney City Manager

Scottsbluff man charged in alleged theft, damage at Sheridan Livestock Auction

Pillen eyes more state budget cuts to help offset local property taxes

Sports

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

Colorado sports notes: Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

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