Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

Midwest soybean farmers are facing an array of compounding issues

April 13, 2026Updated: April 13, 2026

By ERIC FERKENHOFF, Lee Enterprises and JOSH KELETY, Associated Press

BPD debuts two new safety programs

BPD debuts two new safety programs

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

Volunteers transform trail with 100+ trees

Volunteers transform trail with 100+ trees

State

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

7 hrs 31 mins ago

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

7 hrs 33 mins ago

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

April 17th 2026, 10:51 PM UTC

‘I wanted to be the best showman I can be’: Kimball’s Aubrey Culek to continue Livestock Showing at collegiate level

April 17th 2026, 9:22 PM UTC

Tower work to temporarily affect 98.7 FM signal in Sidney area

April 17th 2026, 9:05 PM UTC

‘It’s my little niche I really enjoy doing’: Kimball Trap Shooter to continue competing at collegiate level

April 17th 2026, 9:00 PM UTC

Sports

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

9 hrs 26 mins ago

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

22 hrs 41 mins ago

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

April 17th 2026, 6:21 PM UTC

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

April 17th 2026, 10:41 AM UTC

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

April 17th 2026, 3:14 AM UTC

100-Meter Sprinters, 4x400 Relay Among Bauer Open Standouts

April 16th 2026, 8:33 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

17 hrs 24 mins ago

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC