US military is sending roughly 2,500 Marines and at least one extra warship to Middle East, AP source says

US military is sending roughly 2,500 Marines and at least one extra warship to Middle East, AP source says

March 13, 2026Updated: March 13, 2026

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Regional

CCC Hastings Hosts Car Show to Raise Money for Scholarships

CCC Hastings Hosts Car Show to Raise Money for Scholarships

Kearney 9/11 stair climb honors lives lost 25 years later

Kearney 9/11 stair climb honors lives lost 25 years later

Hastings Remembers Fallen During 9/11 Ceremony

Hastings Remembers Fallen During 9/11 Ceremony

Kearney High swatting call prompts secure protocol, police find no weapon

Kearney High swatting call prompts secure protocol, police find no weapon

Hastings Middle School Project Approaching Next Steps

Hastings Middle School Project Approaching Next Steps

Kearney man faces third domestic assault charge, $150,000 bond

Kearney man faces third domestic assault charge, $150,000 bond

State

Epstein bookmobile comes to Omaha, draws visit from Osborn

Community invited to celebrate Mike Namuth’s retirement after 28 years at The Center

New Valentine mural celebrates community, history and culture

T-Mobile representatives present $5K check to Kimball High School

Jefferson County, NSP investigation logs drug arrest

Emergency crews respond to house fire in Oakdale

Sports

15th-ranked Minnesota-Duluth edges Wayne State

Sidney shuts out Gering, improves to 3-0

Hartington-Newcastle withstands 28-point deficit, weather delay for improbable win

Boone Buzzsaw Keeps Rolling

Huskers excited for first Memorial Stadium night game of the season

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Dakota Wesleyan recap, Morningside preview

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April