How major US stock indexes fared Friday 4/17/2026

Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record

April 17, 2026Updated: April 17, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

Stuck in Neutral: Nebraska used to be a leader in creating jobs and spurring growth. Not anymore.

Pillen delivers closing address to Nebraska Legislature

Regents to consider $600M overhaul of Memorial Stadium

No capacity: State’s Public Guardian Office rejects nearly all requests to represent vulnerable Nebraskans

Volunteers transform trail with 100+ trees

Pillen vetoes bill defining snow/ice removal, flood management as ‘emergency management’ duties

State

Stuck in Neutral: Nebraska used to be a leader in creating jobs and spurring growth. Not anymore.

Motorcyclist dies after crash near Cheyenne intersection

Red flag warning issued for Saturday; elevated fire danger continues into early next week

Troopers Arrest 20 Impaired Drivers During Special Campaign

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

Sports

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

100-Meter Sprinters, 4x400 Relay Among Bauer Open Standouts

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche coach Jared Bednar returns to the bench after taking a puck to the face last weekend

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