War-battered Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid regional conflict

Syria was once a battleground, enduring 14 years of civil war

May 1, 2026Updated: May 1, 2026

By ABBY SEWELL

Regional

Counting on confidence: inside the final push to secure Madison County’s primary ballots

Counting on confidence: inside the final push to secure Madison County’s primary ballots

Grand jury finds no criminal conduct in Madison County death

Grand jury finds no criminal conduct in Madison County death

Norfolk first responders, city staff complete autism awareness training

Norfolk first responders, city staff complete autism awareness training

Logan View, Scribner-Snyder to end sports cooperative in 2027

Logan View, Scribner-Snyder to end sports cooperative in 2027

State

One more season? Husker volleyball seniors could get another year

Farm bill passes House, does not include year-round E-15 nationwide

Power restored for Chappell community

Profane version of Bill of Rights written on, washed away from Jefferson County courthouse sidewalk

$1M Powerball winning tickets sold in Nebraska

'Irrigation issues' identified at Greenwood Cemetery

Sports

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

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)

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