Israeli officials tell AP Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. Neither Iran nor the U.S. have confirmed

Israeli officials tell AP Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. Neither Iran nor the U.S. have confirmed

February 28, 2026Updated: February 28, 2026

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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli officials tell AP Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. Neither Iran nor the U.S. have confirmed.

Regional

Earthquake shakes parts of southeast Nebraska, Sunday afternoon

Earthquake shakes parts of southeast Nebraska, Sunday afternoon

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

State

Earthquake shakes parts of southeast Nebraska, Sunday afternoon

Authorities investigating attempted murder-suicide in Kearney County

State Patrol investigating fatal shooting in rural Kearney County

CSC mourns loss of Dr. Smith

Sidney FFA Labor Auction draws community support

Positive response to the comeback of Soup R’ Art event

Sports

Cougar notes: WNCC softball splits home opener against Dawson

Eagles notes: Petersen Scores Career High in Senior Day Loss

A spring reset for Deion Sanders: Warren Sapp resigns, Chris Marve hired as defensive coordinator

Makar scores 2 goals as NHL-leading Avalanche beat Blackhawks 3-1

Saturday's local scoreboard, Feb. 28

College hoops roundup: Jaylin Sellers scores 27 and Providence takes down Creighton 79-76

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