Ukraine's attack on Moscow is another sign the war is not so distant anymore for Russians

It’s getting harder for Kremlin officials to cast the war in Ukraine as something so distant that it doesn’t affect the daily routines of Russian civilians

May 18, 2026Updated: May 18, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

Storm that spawned St. Libory tornadoes began in Buffalo County

Grand Island YWCA adds child care spots with recent expansion

Red Cloud Highway to Close for Construction

Hastings Aquacourt Opening This Weekend

YMCA rallies support for daycare family after St. Libory tornado

Hastings Public Schools Names John Hauser as Next Superintendent

State

Night of Hope in 26th year serving local cancer families

Ukraine's attack on Moscow is another sign the war is not so distant anymore for Russians

Regional

Storm that spawned St. Libory tornadoes began in Buffalo County

Grand Island YWCA adds child care spots with recent expansion

Red Cloud Highway to Close for Construction

Hastings Aquacourt Opening This Weekend

YMCA rallies support for daycare family after St. Libory tornado

Hastings Public Schools Names John Hauser as Next Superintendent

State

Night of Hope in 26th year serving local cancer families

Widespread local response helps Fairbury cemetery quickly recover from unprecedented storms

Welcome to Northeast Colorado gravel

Sidney Regional Medical Center gala raises more than $70,000 for new Cancer Care Center

Nebraska State Colleges Award Multi-Activity Scholarships

Storm that spawned St. Libory tornadoes began in Buffalo County

Sports

Ogallala claims District C-5 golf title as area golfers punch tickets to state

Josh Jung hits tiebreaking single in 9th inning as Rangers rally for 5-4 win over Rockies

Sidney medals three times on opening day of Class B state track meet

Hitchcock County, Perkins County qualify for state at Class D-5 district golf meet

Some of the best track and field athletes in state history will compete in State Meet

Sidney captures first district golf title since 2007

Ag & Outdoor

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

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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