How a US blockade on Iran has sanctioned ships turning around

The U.S. Navy is imposing a sea blockade against Iran — the latest escalation in the war that has seen the flow of key energy supplies choked off at the Strait of Hormuz

April 15, 2026Updated: April 15, 2026

By DAVID McHUGH and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN

BPD debuts two new safety programs

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

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

Volunteers transform trail with 100+ trees

State

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

7 hrs 10 mins ago

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

7 hrs 12 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 5 mins ago

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

22 hrs 21 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 4 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