US filings for jobless benefits up to 211,000 last week as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecasts

US filings for jobless benefits up to 211,000 last week as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecasts

May 14, 2026Updated: May 14, 2026

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Regional

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Two Arrested in Grand Island Assault Investigation

Two Arrested in Grand Island Assault Investigation

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim he recruited Graham Platner

Car crashes through Kearney grocery store

Car crashes through Kearney grocery store

Former central Nebraska coach sentenced for sexual abuse, child porn

Former central Nebraska coach sentenced for sexual abuse, child porn

California men charged after troopers seize 100 pounds of meth in Buffalo County

California men charged after troopers seize 100 pounds of meth in Buffalo County

State

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Months of hard work lead 4-H exhibitors to the show ring

Sen. Ricketts discusses USMCA trade agreement with Nebraska Farm Bureau

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Western Kimball County

Ricketts classifies AI data centers as matter of national security

US carries out another round of strikes on Iran after Trump says ceasefire is over

Sports

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

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