White House says VP JD Vance will lead US negotiating team in Islamabad talks aimed at finding permanent end to war

White House says VP JD Vance will lead US negotiating team in Islamabad talks aimed at finding permanent end to war

April 8, 2026Updated: April 8, 2026

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Regional

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

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

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

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

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

Evolve Fitness hosts 24 hour workout challenge to support adaptive athletes

Evolve Fitness hosts 24 hour workout challenge to support adaptive athletes

State

Former state officials sue Pillen admin over alleged misuse of Nebraska Environmental Trust funds

Losing Tyson shook the town. Then boys soccer gave people something to cheer for

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Ag Safety Day helps educate and excite kids about the concept of safety

U.S. Solicitor General recommends special master examine compact prompting Nebraska-Colorado water dispute

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