What to know about the new direct talks between Lebanon and Israel

Lebanon and Israel have started direct talks for the first time in decades, driven by the recent war involving Hezbollah

April 15, 2026Updated: April 15, 2026

By KAREEM CHEHAYEB and ABBY SEWELL

Beatrice on the Run provides supportive, free way to get kids up and running

Beatrice on the Run provides supportive, free way to get kids up and running

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

State

Beatrice on the Run provides supportive, free way to get kids up and running

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Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

8 hrs 59 mins ago

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

9 hrs 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

Sports

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

10 hrs 54 mins ago

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

April 18th 2026, 12:42 AM UTC

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

18 hrs 52 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