Trump extends Jones Act waiver 90 days, easing shipping requirements in US to try to help soothe volatile oil market

Trump extends Jones Act waiver 90 days, easing shipping requirements in US to try to help soothe volatile oil market

April 24, 2026Updated: April 24, 2026

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Regional

A Coach’s Dream: Mary Chvatal sets standard for UNK softball

A Coach’s Dream: Mary Chvatal sets standard for UNK softball

NWS: Kearney logs record-low snowfall season

Kearney logs record-low snowfall season :NWS

Share the Warmth Program Joins Give Hastings Day

Share the Warmth Program Joins Give Hastings Day

DHHS head pledges to be ‘thoughtful and careful’ after lawmakers balk at plan to move in-custody teens

DHHS head pledges to be ‘thoughtful and careful’ after lawmakers balk at plan to move in-custody teens

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

State

Longtime Nebraska teacher in America’s Favorite Teacher contest

Keith County Foundation Fund awards $250,000 for emergency dispatch upgrade

Hometown Beginnings grand opening a "full circle moment" for childcare in Fairbury

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

‘Trump Barn’ regains its sign, thanks to anonymous donor and installation help

100% compliance in Howard County alcohol inspections

Sports

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

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