Ricketts speaks on U.S. military action against Iran

Nebraska senator says action is meant to prevent nuclear weapons and protect U.S. allies

March 4, 2026Updated: March 4, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Regional

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

Houston bars load up on Busch Light, ahead of Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 tilt

Nebraska Dem Senate candidate Burbank paid third-party candidate’s filing fee

Man arrested after brush fire near Douglas County business

Nebraska DHHS fires top administrator at troubled Kearney youth center

Greg McDermott announces retirement from Creighton basketball program

State

Nebraska Legislature advances state budget after multiple attempts

Namuth announces retirement after 25 years leading the Cheyenne County Community Center

High Burn Danger Resurfacing

Kimball Clerk of the District Court race down to two with six weeks until the primaries

Ashby, Minor fires surge past 49,000 acres; crews battle wind as response expands

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic has 23 points, knocks down late bucket to send Nuggets over Suns 125-123

Colorado sports notes: Rockies begin franchise makeover under the front office leadership of Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes

Creighton coach Greg McDermott announces retirement after 16 seasons; Alan Huss will succeed him

Greg McDermott announces retirement from Creighton basketball program

WNCC softball splits with Miles on Sunday

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years