AP Was There when Cuban fighter jets shot down two exile planes from Miami

When Cuban government fighter jets shot down two small planes flown by members of a Cuban exile group from Miami 30 years ago, The Associated Press was there

May 20, 2026Updated: May 20, 2026

By NICOLE WINFIELD

Regional

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

1,000-Drone Light Show Set to Launch Norfolk’s ‘Fantasy Fest’

Creighton Main Street fire devastates three buildings, drains city’s water tower

Evolve Fitness hosts 24 hour workout challenge to support adaptive athletes

State

Storm that spawned St. Libory tornadoes began in Buffalo County

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

Grand Island YWCA adds child care spots with recent expansion

AP Was There when Cuban fighter jets shot down two exile planes from Miami

Regional

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

1,000-Drone Light Show Set to Launch Norfolk’s ‘Fantasy Fest’

Creighton Main Street fire devastates three buildings, drains city’s water tower

Evolve Fitness hosts 24 hour workout challenge to support adaptive athletes

State

Storm that spawned St. Libory tornadoes began in Buffalo County

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

Grand Island YWCA adds child care spots with recent expansion

Sidney Middle School Honor Roll

Cornhusker Ammunition Plant final stages of cleanup

Work will begin on US-30 in Cheyenne and Deuel counties

Sports

Sidney medals three times on opening day of Class B state track meet

Hitchcock County, Perkins County qualify for state at Class D-5 district golf meet

Some of the best track and field athletes in state history will compete in State Meet

Sidney captures first district golf title since 2007

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

WNCC to hold volleyball individual, team camps in June

Ag & Outdoor

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

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