A federal court blocked a widely used abortion pill from distribution by mail. Here's what to know

A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

May 2, 2026Updated: May 2, 2026

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and GEOFF MULVIHLL

Regional

Florida man waives extradition in Lincoln to face Iowa murder charge, victim identified

Doane hosting seminar exploring evolving role of higher education

Nebraska to receive nearly $20M as $7.4B opioid settlement takes effect

DHHS head pledges to be ‘thoughtful and careful’ after lawmakers balk at plan to move in-custody teens

Farm bill passes House, does not include year-round E-15 nationwide

$1M Powerball winning tickets sold in Nebraska

State

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

100% compliance in Howard County alcohol inspections

Nebraska business leaders, Gov. Pillen step up support for Union Pacific-led merger

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

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