Iran’s leaders believe a victory is within reach, and that time is on their side

Iran's leaders believe that sooner or later the United States will have to accede to their control over the Strait of Hormuz

August 8, 2026Updated: August 8, 2026

By JOSEPH KRAUSS and AMIR-HUSSEIN RADJY

Regional

$200,000 bond set in psilocybin case

Macy man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for 2020 sexual assault

Crete public, Nebraska police pay final respects to Crete police chief Gary Young

Nebraska Sen. Margo Juarez shares cancer diagnosis

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

State

Lincoln man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in child sexual abuse case

Hali Henzi takes home Barrel Racing Intermediate Grand Champion

7-year-old boy drowns Thursday at Lake McConaughy

Five individuals arrested for suspected fraud in ongoing Lincoln petition investigation

Nebraska officials call for election petition reforms following fraud arrests

Sports

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April