The Latest: Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ but says Iran could still capitulate

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that a “whole civilization will die tonight” but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 p.m. in Washington

April 7, 2026Updated: April 8, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Kearney-Chicago flights return with daily service

Fire crews contain overnight hotel fire

Kearney leaders approve permit for new telecom tower

City of Lexington, Tyson working together on redevelopment effort

Kearney Regional highlights patient experience week with focus on care, comfort

Kotsiopulos appointed to fill Kearney council seat during Straatmann’s military duty

State

Power restored for Chappell community

The Latest: Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ but says Iran could still capitulate

Regional

Kearney-Chicago flights return with daily service

Fire crews contain overnight hotel fire

Kearney leaders approve permit for new telecom tower

City of Lexington, Tyson working together on redevelopment effort

Kearney Regional highlights patient experience week with focus on care, comfort

Kotsiopulos appointed to fill Kearney council seat during Straatmann’s military duty

State

Power restored for Chappell community

Profane version of Bill of Rights written on, washed away from Jefferson County courthouse sidewalk

$1M Powerball winning tickets sold in Nebraska

'Irrigation issues' identified at Greenwood Cemetery

Funding available for in-home childcare development

Celebrate American Wetlands Month in May

Sports

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)

Five Tri County athletes celebrate college commitments at 2026 Signing Day

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