US to send 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East as tensions escalate with Iran

Staff Sgt. Arielle Vasquez/U.S. Air Force(WASHINGTON) -- The United States is sending 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East, amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The decision follows last week's attack on...

June 17, 2019Updated: June 18, 2019

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Streets Smart Safety Event Held in Hastings

Food Bank for the Heartland brings rural pantry partners to Ord

Hastings Police Participating in Spring “Make It Click” Initiative

Hastings Daycare Employee Arrested on Child Abuse Charge

Hastings Utilities Receive $1.26 Million Water Stewardship Grant

Stars shine at district track meet as girls win title, boys place third

State

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

US to send 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East as tensions escalate with Iran

Regional

Streets Smart Safety Event Held in Hastings

Food Bank for the Heartland brings rural pantry partners to Ord

Hastings Police Participating in Spring “Make It Click” Initiative

Hastings Daycare Employee Arrested on Child Abuse Charge

Hastings Utilities Receive $1.26 Million Water Stewardship Grant

Stars shine at district track meet as girls win title, boys place third

State

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

North Platte man sentenced for child pornography

Tornado near St. Libory severely damages two homes, authorities say

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

Farnam Volunteer Fire Fighters appreciation dinner interrupted by a grass fire

Freeze watch issued across Nebraska Panhandle region after weekend storms

Sports

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

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