One Cuban family navigates daily life under a US oil embargo and a deepening economic crisis

Cuba’s deepening economic crisis is pushing struggling families into hunger and forcing them to rely on donations and the black market

March 31, 2026Updated: March 31, 2026

By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ

Jimmy Johns notes Nebraska City's high traffic counts

20 years after Walmart anchored Nebraska City's 11th Street commercial district, Jimmy Johns stakes claim to last spot on old Grundman Airfield side

Huskers take regional opener, top South Dakota State 4-1

Huskers take regional opener, top South Dakota State 4-1

Petition filed would permit family to choose which school district to send their property tax dollars to

Petition filed would permit family to choose which school district to send their property tax dollars to

Nebraska Community Blood Bank declares blood emergency as hospitals brace for summer trauma season

An organization in Nebraska that supplies hospitals with blood says their reserves are running dangerously low

State

Chadron State College announces spring honors lists

5 hrs 56 mins ago

Fire near Smith Falls State Park

10 hrs 50 mins ago

Wakefield veteran honors fallen marine through bar

12 hrs 36 mins ago

One dead, five seriously injured in 16-vehicle Interstate 80 crash near Brule

16 hrs 38 mins ago

Hail, funnel cloud and 71 mph winds reported during severe storms across region

May 31st 2026, 2:20 AM UTC

Tour Nebraska Car Show rolls through Verdigre

May 30th 2026, 10:15 PM UTC

Sports

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

5 hrs 58 mins ago

Bayne Fans 12 as Sidney Seniors Defeat Chadron

12 hrs 25 mins ago

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

May 30th 2026, 6:54 PM UTC

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

May 30th 2026, 1:40 PM UTC

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

May 29th 2026, 9:36 AM UTC

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

May 29th 2026, 3:37 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC