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

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

Regional

Fire north of Lake McConaughy contained after evacuations, highway closure

Evacuation ordered for Cedar View area at Lake McConaughy due to grass fire

Troopers find 242 pounds of cocaine during truck inspection

Troopers find 242 pounds of cocaine during truck inspection

Lexington in limbo: Six people on Tyson’s departure, their upended lives and a changing town

Lexington in limbo: Six people on Tyson’s departure, their upended lives and a changing town

Maggie Waddington’s record-setting UNK career began with belief

Maggie Waddington’s record-setting UNK career began with belief

enCourage gala supports domestic violence survivors

enCourage gala supports domestic violence survivors

Hastings Public Schools debunks online rumor that a gun was brought to Hastings Middle School

Hastings Public Schools debunks online rumor that a gun was brought to Hastings Middle School

State

Positive response to the comeback of Soup R’ Art event

Student Enrollment Up this spring, at Southeast Community College

District 47 Legislative Update

St. Mary’s hosts annual fish fry in Dalton

Grass fire erupts northeast of Wayne

Mixed feelings about plans of a roundabout at highway intersection

Sports

Friday's local scoreboard, Feb. 27

Queen Bees stay perfect enroute to first State Tournament appearance in 47 years

Fort Calhoun tops Bridgeport 60-51 to claim C1-7 district title

Doane football finalizes 2026 schedule

District finals set for area boys teams

Rockets Fall to Bluejays in Subdist. C1-1 Title Game

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