How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 5/5/2026

The U.S. stock market rallied to more records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing

May 5, 2026Updated: May 5, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

Sheriff weighs in on ‘Cookie Monster’ case, points to repeat offenses

Huskers headed to $1M volleyball showcase in Dallas

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

State

Kearney council member reflects on path from hometown to Naval War College

Sheriff weighs in on ‘Cookie Monster’ case, points to repeat offenses

Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony scheduled for May 8

Construction of Nebraska Panhandle Counseling Center in Kimball underway

Site of controlled burn reignites north of Fairbury

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