American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week, has been released, an Iraqi official says

American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week, has been released, an Iraqi official says

April 7, 2026Updated: April 7, 2026

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Regional

World-class magicians to kick off Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

World-class magicians to kick off Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

U.S. 20 project near Orchard set to begin next week

U.S. 20 project near Orchard set to begin next week

Northeast Community College Earns 2026–2027 Military Friendly School Designation

Northeast Community College Earns 2026–2027 Military Friendly School Designation

Hoiberg reflects on best season in program history

Hoiberg reflects on best season in program history

State

Cheyenne man sentenced to federal prison after traffic stop leads to drug, weapons charges

SAGA introduces Katie Raffelson as summer intern

Former Valentine police officer charged with assault in Omaha

Latest on Brand Bill: Sen. Tanya Storer weighs in

Shinedown Headlines Rock Lineup at Nebraska State Fair

Mary Lynch Elementary hosts annual Carnival Family Night

Sports

Lewis steps down as Sidney boys basketball coach after 10 seasons

WNCC softball team falls to Southeast

Throwers lead Chadron State at Easter Classic

Thomas scores 20 as West Virginia downs Creighton 87-70 in CBC

WNCC baseball earns a split with Lamar Saturday

Colorado sports notes: Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

Ag & Outdoor

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

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