How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 3/31/2026

U.S. stocks surged to their best day since last spring, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 1,100 points as doubt swings back to hope on Wall Street for a possible end to the war with Iran

March 31, 2026Updated: March 31, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

Norfolk-based, veteran-owned firm named Nebraska Government Contractor of the Year

Norfolk-based, veteran-owned firm named Nebraska government contractor of the year

Game and Parks talks turkey numbers, amidst spring season

Alert sent out for intersection accident in Norfolk

Alert sent out for intersection accident in Norfolk Wednesday

Rollover crash near Norfolk leaves one seriously injured

State

Highway 250 project near Gering set to begin mid-April

NDOT begins multiple road construction projects across Southeast Nebraska

Sidney man in custody for sexual assault of teenage girls

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 3/31/2026

Regional

Norfolk-based, veteran-owned firm named Nebraska Government Contractor of the Year

Game and Parks talks turkey numbers, amidst spring season

Alert sent out for intersection accident in Norfolk

Rollover crash near Norfolk leaves one seriously injured

State

Highway 250 project near Gering set to begin mid-April

NDOT begins multiple road construction projects across Southeast Nebraska

Sidney man in custody for sexual assault of teenage girls

Storm spotters provide 'truth on the ground'

Alert sent out for intersection accident in Norfolk

Texas man to be sentenced for traffic death, near Beatrice

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years