US is preparing to send about 1,000 troops from an Army airborne unit to the Middle East, AP source says

US is preparing to send about 1,000 troops from an Army airborne unit to the Middle East, AP source says

March 24, 2026Updated: March 24, 2026

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Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

CANDIDATE FORUM: Beatrice mayoral race takes to candidate forum

CANDIDATE FORUM: Beatrice mayoral race takes to candidate forum

CANDIDATE FORUM: Sheriff's candidates discuss several issues

CANDIDATE FORUM: Sheriff's candidates discuss several issues

State

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

2 hrs 23 mins ago

Nebraska troopers rescue abducted Wisconsin girl, arrest suspect on I-80

2 hrs 25 mins ago

Semi driver seriously injured in rollover crash near Pine Bluffs

17 hrs 8 mins ago

Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

19 hrs 42 mins ago

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

April 4th 2026, 1:52 PM UTC

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

April 4th 2026, 12:05 PM UTC

Sports

Thomas scores 20 as West Virginia downs Creighton 87-70 in CBC

2 hrs 31 mins ago

WNCC baseball earns a split with Lamar Saturday

2 hrs 40 mins ago

Colorado sports notes: Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

16 hrs 54 mins ago

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

April 4th 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

April 4th 2026, 11:57 AM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

April 4th 2026, 10:55 AM 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