Ford recalls more than 400,000 trucks and SUVs because windshield wipers can fail

Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles because the windshield wiper arms can break, causing reduced visibility and increasing the risk of a crash

April 7, 2026Updated: April 7, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

1,000-Drone Light Show Set to Launch Norfolk’s ‘Fantasy Fest’

Creighton Main Street fire devastates three buildings, drains city’s water tower

Evolve Fitness hosts 24 hour workout challenge to support adaptive athletes

State

Nebraskans take chop-topped former church van on crazy, 3,500-mile ride

The Financial Reality of Rural Healthcare

Norfolk Area Big Give raises almost $191,000 for local nonprofits

Ford recalls more than 400,000 trucks and SUVs because windshield wipers can fail

Regional

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

1,000-Drone Light Show Set to Launch Norfolk’s ‘Fantasy Fest’

Creighton Main Street fire devastates three buildings, drains city’s water tower

Evolve Fitness hosts 24 hour workout challenge to support adaptive athletes

State

Nebraskans take chop-topped former church van on crazy, 3,500-mile ride

The Financial Reality of Rural Healthcare

Norfolk Area Big Give raises almost $191,000 for local nonprofits

Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans

Cheyenne man arrested following fire at historic pump house

A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow.

Sports

Mitchell Deer closes UNK career at NCAA Championships

Avalanche have no update on Cale Makar as they look to regroup from Game 1 loss to Golden Knights

Sidney, Bridgeport, Garden County, Leyton athletes selected for West Nebraska All-Star Games

Sidney closes strong at Class B state meet; Scottsbluff, Gering add medals in Omaha

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

Ag & Outdoor

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

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