How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 5/5/2026

The U.S. stock market rallied to more records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing

May 5, 2026Updated: May 5, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Trail connecting Fremont and Hooper officially opens

State

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Commissioners issue county-only ban on July 4 fireworks

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 5/5/2026

Regional

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

Scooter crash serves as stark reminder for helmet safety

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Trail connecting Fremont and Hooper officially opens

State

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Commissioners issue county-only ban on July 4 fireworks

Kelly’s Fastpitch 16U Schwedhelm claims Class B State Championship

North Central District Health Department To Begin Offering WIC Services

Federal judge rules Nebraska can’t restrict SNAP purchases of soda and energy drinks

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office searching for wanted man

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities