Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks

Around 20,000 seafarers on hundreds of vessels are stuck in the Persian Gulf, unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz that remains effectively shut by Iran

April 27, 2026Updated: April 27, 2026

By CHAN HO-HIM, SHEIKH SAALIQ and NINIEK KARMINI

Regional

‘Almost like a dinosaur’: Big Snap, world’s largest common snapping turtle, awed countless Nebraskans

Nitrate contaminates the drinking water of millions of Americans, study finds

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

Lawsuit appealed challenging Pillen power over Nebraska-ICE detention camp

Amid federal election overhaul efforts, Nebraska officials say ‘nothing has changed’ for May primary

Goodwill Omaha highlights commitment to sustainability during Earth Week

State

Pressey Fire containment at 75 percent

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Fans brave cold for Huskers in Chadron

Annual tree giveaway draws crowd

Compliance checks held in Dawes and Sheridan counties

Sports

Board of Regents approve Big Red Rebuild, Dannen and others provide further detail

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

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

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