The islands off Iran's southern coast are key to its economy and security. What to know about them

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March 12, 2026Updated: March 12, 2026

By SAM METZ

SCC breaks ground on Agriculture Technology Center

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Crete uses big second inning to roll past Beatrice

Russ’s Market to expand Beatrice presence with new location

State

Lodgepole to hold special election

10 hrs 7 mins ago

Well-known toy collector comes to northeast Nebraska

10 hrs 11 mins ago

AARP Nebraska raises awareness as scam losses grow nationwide

10 hrs 26 mins ago

Federal lawsuit filed against Stanton County Sheriff, chief deputy

10 hrs 43 mins ago

Osborn addresses campaign finance and policy priorities in Kearney town hall

11 hrs 58 mins ago

Pillen announces departure of Nebraska broadband director

12 hrs 36 mins ago

Sports

Michael Lorenzen throws efficiently into the 6th, Rockies beat Astros 9-1 to complete 3-game sweep

6 hrs 8 mins ago

Scottsbluff edges Sidney to win Red Raider Golf Invite

9 hrs 26 mins ago

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

18 hrs 10 mins ago

WNCC softball falls twice to Southeast in exciting action

23 hrs 3 mins ago

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

April 8th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Norfolk announces new coaches for girls basketball, cross country, dance

April 7th 2026, 10:19 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC