US military fires on a ship accused of trying to violate its blockade on Iranian ports, US military says

US military fires on a ship accused of trying to violate its blockade on Iranian ports, US military says

August 11, 2026Updated: August 11, 2026

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Regional

Primrose man arrested following NSP human trafficking operation in Kearney

Primrose man arrested following NSP human trafficking operation in Kearney

Kearney Elementary Principals Earn Regional Honors

Kearney Elementary Principals Earn Regional Honors

Hastings Aquacourt Concludes Season with Annual Doggie Paddle

Hastings Aquacourt Concludes Season with Annual Doggie Paddle

CatVideoFest helps community cats find homes

CatVideoFest helps community cats find homes

Central Nebraska Veterans honored for Korean War service

Central Nebraska Veterans honored for Korean War service

Adams County Fairgrounds Upgrades Equipment Ahead of Oregon Trail Rodeo

Adams County Fairgrounds Upgrades Equipment Ahead of Oregon Trail Rodeo

State

John Wagner recognized as August 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

Syracuse man sentenced in Gordon child sexual abuse material case

Primrose man arrested following NSP human trafficking operation in Kearney

NU Regents will consider $166M increase in state tax dollars in proposed 2027-29 budget request

Wounded Knee man sentenced after baseball bat assault in Gordon

Rushville man tasered after Rapid City police say he pointed rifle at another person and fled

Sports

Huskers open the season No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball 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