US consumer prices climbed a sharp 3.8% last month as the 10-week war with Iran continues to push gasoline prices higher

US consumer prices climbed a sharp 3.8% last month as the 10-week war with Iran continues to push gasoline prices higher

May 12, 2026Updated: May 12, 2026

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Regional

New Early Head Start facility in Kearney prepares to welcome children this fall

New Early Head Start facility in Kearney prepares to welcome children this fall

Grand Island woman found competent in headstone fraud case

Grand Island woman found competent in headstone fraud case

Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities

Amherst Jubilee returns with four days of community events, family activities

Essink Trial Concludes with Hung Jury, Mistrial

Essink Trial Concludes with Hung Jury, Mistrial

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Bomb Threat

Adams County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Bomb Threat

Day Three of Essink Trial Ends with Jury Deliberation

Day Three of Essink Trial Ends with Jury Deliberation

State

The Dark Team dominates in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Ted Cruz backs Pete Ricketts, says Nebraska race could decide Senate control

FEMA approves grant to help cover South Fork Fire costs

Tri County kicks off expansion and renovation plans with groundbreaking

Grand Island woman found competent in headstone fraud case

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists