Pope blasts 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the US-Israeli war in Iran in his strongest condemnation yet (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported the pope condemned the 'delusion of impotence' instead of 'omnipotence')

April 11, 2026Updated: April 11, 2026

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Regional

An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar

Restoring windmills for the next 100 years

Nebraska attorney faces suspension over alleged AI use in state Supreme Court brief

Papillion man charged after allegedly using deceased mother’s Social Security and credit

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Man convicted after derailing train in Bennet, posting viral video online

State

Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

Hometown Liquor, customers support Sidney Girls Club Softball

Panhandle law enforcement considering area youth detention center

Central Elementary music class wins $500 through Stretch Across Nebraska contest

Sports

Norfolk freshman flirts with no-hitter as Panthers get 4th win

Holly, Rasby earn Terry Gilliland honors at Mitchell meet

Michael Lorenzen throws efficiently into the 6th, Rockies beat Astros 9-1 to complete 3-game sweep

Scottsbluff edges Sidney to win Red Raider Golf Invite

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety