How major US stock indexes fared Monday 5/4/2026

U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran

May 4, 2026Updated: May 4, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

Junkstock bigger than ever, celebrating 15 years

Longtime Nebraska teacher in America’s Favorite Teacher contest

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

State

Norris dismisses late due to reports of potential weapon threat

Registered sex offender charged in child sexual assault case spanning years; Kearney woman charged with child abuse

Mental health care access in Nebraska surges over last decade

Groundbreaking held for Norfolk’s Freedom Point Memorial project

Sullivan Hills celebrates pond renovation

Sports

Sidney names Gabe Dorcey as head boys basketball coach

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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