Japan has approved scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a big change of its postwar pacifist policy

Japan has approved scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a big change of its postwar pacifist policy

April 21, 2026Updated: April 21, 2026

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Nebraska Bloom Trail Passport Launches to Promote Agritourism

Nebraska Bloom Trail Passport Launches to Promote Agritourism

Kearney-Chicago flights return with daily service

Kearney-Chicago flights return with daily service

Fire crews contain overnight hotel fire

Fire crews contain overnight hotel fire

Kearney leaders approve permit for new telecom tower

Kearney leaders approve permit for new telecom tower

City of Lexington, Tyson working together on redevelopment effort

City of Lexington, Tyson working together on redevelopment effort

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

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

State

VFW announces scholarship winner

Alliance Police Department unveils new cruisers

Nebraska Bloom Trail Passport Launches to Promote Agritourism

One more season? Husker volleyball seniors could get another year

Farm bill passes House, does not include year-round E-15 nationwide

Power restored for Chappell community

Sports

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

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)

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