US military says it fires on and disables 2 more Iran-flagged oil tankers trying to break its blockade

US military says it fires on and disables 2 more Iran-flagged oil tankers trying to break its blockade

May 8, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026

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Regional

Northeast Nebraska Nonprofits Prepare for Week-Long 'Big Give' Event

Northeast Nebraska Nonprofits Prepare for Week-Long 'Big Give' Event

Crash Leaves Northeast Nebraska Village Without Water

Crash Leaves Northeast Nebraska Village Without Water

Arnold students receive helmets, school grant through Small Towns Matter program

Arnold students receive helmets, school grant through Small Towns Matter program

NCN providing live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

NCN to provide live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

State

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun

Pierce and Stanton pass school bonds, Plainview fails

WNCC expanding Construction Trades

Cardenas defeats Trevino in Primary Election

Newcomer Ohri, incumbent Buschkoetter lead Kearney city council primary vote

Scott Petersen wins GOP primary race for Nebraska secretary of state against incumbent Bob Evnen

Sports

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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