Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks

Around 20,000 seafarers on hundreds of vessels are stuck in the Persian Gulf, unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz that remains effectively shut by Iran

April 27, 2026Updated: April 27, 2026

By CHAN HO-HIM, SHEIKH SAALIQ and NINIEK KARMINI

Regional

Norfolk to Participate in National 'Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters' Tribute

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

Battle Creek Seeks Public Input on Park Upgrades

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

State

Pressey Fire containment at 75 percent

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Fans brave cold for Huskers in Chadron

Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks

Regional

Norfolk to Participate in National 'Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters' Tribute

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

Battle Creek Seeks Public Input on Park Upgrades

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

State

Pressey Fire containment at 75 percent

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Fans brave cold for Huskers in Chadron

Annual tree giveaway draws crowd

Compliance checks held in Dawes and Sheridan counties

Fire crews continue battling Pressey Fire in Custer County

Sports

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Ag & Outdoor

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

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety