Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in US

Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in US

May 19, 2026Updated: May 19, 2026

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Regional

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

NCN EXCLUSIVE: Humphrey native, SDSU Jackrabbit Jacob Sjuts

NCN EXCLUSIVE: Humphrey native, SDSU Jackrabbit Jacob Sjuts

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

State

Hail, funnel cloud and 71 mph winds reported during severe storms across region

Multi-vehicle crash closes Interstate 80 near Ogallala

Tour Nebraska Car Show rolls through Verdigre

Jimmy Johns notes Nebraska City's high traffic counts

Art, music and poetry create connection in downtown Valentine

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Sports

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

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