US energy blockade leaves Cuban farmers struggling to feed a nation

Farmers across Cuba are struggling to feed the country amid a U.S. energy blockade that's causing severe shortages

April 28, 2026Updated: April 28, 2026

By DÁNICA COTO

Regional

Norfolk High athletes mentor 400 local youth at Kiwanis Track Meet

Norfolk High athletes mentor 400 local youth at Kiwanis Track Meet

Nebraska business owner urges lawmakers to suspend gas tax following Georgia’s lead

Nebraska business owner urges lawmakers to suspend gas tax following Georgia’s lead

Bellevue woman injured in SUV rollover near Norfolk

Bellevue woman injured in SUV rollover near Norfolk

Wayne State College launches official specialty license plate

Wayne State College launches official specialty license plate

State

Nebraska is becoming the first state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Free tire recycling event this week in Springview

New Nebraska Law Gives Ranchers the Right-of-Way

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

Plattsmouth certified as poised for growth

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Sports

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

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

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