US stocks hit an all-time high and roar back from losses caused by the Iran war as the S&P 500 continues 2-week rally

US stocks hit an all-time high and roar back from losses caused by the Iran war as the S&P 500 continues 2-week rally

April 15, 2026Updated: April 15, 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

Tornadoes, landspouts and hail reported as severe storms sweep across High Plains

86 The Stigma event in Kearney promotes mental health awareness at Harmon Park

KCTS extends non-emergency medical transportation service to Chadron patients

Grand Island bakery rallies support for employee after St. Libory tornado destroys home

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Dodge County investigation leads to arrest in child sexual assault case

Sports

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

Sidney medals three times on opening day of Class B state track meet

Hitchcock County, Perkins County qualify for state at Class D-5 district golf 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