What to know if your flight is canceled amid rising jet fuel costs

Airlines around the world are canceling flights as the war in the Middle East squeezes global jet fuel supplies and pushes up prices

April 24, 2026Updated: April 24, 2026

By RIO YAMAT

Regional

Goodwill Omaha highlights commitment to sustainability during Earth Week

Second lawsuit filed against Horizon Biofuels after deadly Fremont plant explosion

2026 tree planter of the year extols bur oak

UNL to expand Nebraska Union dining area

America 250 time capsule awaits 2076

Millard teacher arrested in child exploitation investigation

State

Ol' Red raises more than $110,000 for St. Jude for third straight year

Three displaced after Fourth Terrace fire

Kearney nonprofit steps in to feed firefighters battling central Nebraska wildfire

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

Andrews Fire near Valentine fully contained at 570 acres

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

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

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