US energy blockade leaves Cuban farmers struggling to feed a nation

Farmers across Cuba are struggling to feed the country amid a U.S. energy blockade that's causing severe shortages

April 28, 2026Updated: April 28, 2026

By DÁNICA COTO

Regional

Through wind, war and fire, Otoe church keeps the faith

Registered Omaha sex offender ‘Cookie Monster’ arrested after allegedly breaking into home, entering sleeping child’s bed

Report says legalizing online sports betting in Nebraska could generate $87M over 5 years

UNO students organize Cultural Hispanic Festival to promote cultural inclusion

‘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

State

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Kimball high school music students have successful competition at District Music Contest

Kimball Jr./Sr. High Track students headed to Best in the West

Through wind, war and fire, Otoe church keeps the faith

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

Sports

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

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