US job openings unchanged at 6.9 million, another sign the American labor market was sluggish even before the Iran war

US job openings unchanged at 6.9 million, another sign the American labor market was sluggish even before the Iran war

May 5, 2026Updated: May 5, 2026

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Regional

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk Tuesday

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk Tuesday

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

State

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Norfolk Tuesday

Senate Dem nominee Burbank endorses nonpartisan Ahlman in Nebraska’s 1st District U.S. House race

Big Boy Dreams: Australian railfan travels across the world to follow The Big Boy 4014

Morrill County deputies seize fentanyl pills, meth during traffic stop

Big Boy rolls into Sidney as historic east coast tour begins

Stanton celebrates Memorial Day at new veterans memorial

Sports

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

Kearney Catholic girls track secures three-peat

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Shaydyn Rasby, Katelyn Walker win state titles as area athletes close strong in Omaha

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Murray State CC, of Oklahoma, wins NJCAA Division 2 Golf Title

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

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