Iran's monthslong internet shutdown is crushing businesses in an already battered economy

Iran’s 90 million people have been cut off from the global internet for most of 2026, one of the world’s longest and strictest national shutdowns

May 1, 2026Updated: May 1, 2026

By NASSER KARIMI, MEHDI FATTAHI and AMIR-HUSSEIN RADJY

Regional

One dead after two-vehicle crash on Kearney overpass

One dead after two-vehicle crash on Kearney overpass

Cancer Walk & Butterfly Release Raises Money for Cancer Patients

Cancer Walk & Butterfly Release Raises Money for Cancer Patients

Big Boy draws crowds in Kearney during nationwide heritage tour

Big Boy draws crowds in Kearney during nationwide heritage tour

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

Grand Island Fighting Cranes Beat Hastings in Diamond Baseball League Opener

Grand Island Fighting Cranes Beat Hastings in Diamond Baseball League Opener

Snowplow Roadeo: operators compete in annual NDOT event

Snowplow Roadeo: operators compete in annual NDOT event

State

Two vehicles collide at 17J Link, Old Post Road

One dead after two-vehicle crash on Kearney overpass

Pancreatic cancer director sues NU for alleged racial discrimination, malpractice

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

DKD Grease N Gears officially open to the public

Big Boy draws crowds in Kearney during nationwide heritage tour

Sports

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Kimball students earn medals at State Track

Grand Island Fighting Cranes Beat Hastings in Diamond Baseball League Opener

Ag & Outdoor

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens