Starmer says he wouldn’t have appointed Mandelson as UK ambassador to US if he had known about failed security checks

Starmer says he wouldn’t have appointed Mandelson as UK ambassador to US if he had known about failed security checks

April 20, 2026Updated: April 20, 2026

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Regional

As Nebraska economy stagnates, state shrinks economic development arm

102,000-square-foot Central Public Library holds grand opening in Omaha

Omaha Is Home to a Massive Superfund Site. Most Kids Living There Aren’t Tested for Lead.

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

State

Pool ball allegedly used in threat against officer at Valentine bar

As Nebraska economy stagnates, state shrinks economic development arm

Mountain lion, prairie-chicken research underway in Nebraska

Creativity and business meet at Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

Sidney hosts multi-department fire training with Dalton, Gurley crews

Sports

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Colorado sports notes: Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

Ag & Outdoor

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

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