How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 4/8/2026

Oil prices plunged below $95 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat of devastating attacks against Iran

April 8, 2026Updated: April 8, 2026

By The Associated Press

Convicted serial bank robber charged in new York County bank robbery

Pryce Sandfort to return to Nebraska for senior season

Beatrice Educational Foundation names latest HOF inductees, Friend of Education

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

State

Cheyenne County reminds taxpayers of April 30 deadline, urges early mailing amid USPS changes

1 hr 16 mins ago

Caring for the heartbroken

1 hr 51 mins ago

Marijuana attitude a factor in Otoe County sentencing

2 hrs 14 mins ago

Already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war

2 hrs 26 mins ago

Strommen highlights bill progress, session nearing end in legislative update

4 hrs 53 mins ago

Elmwood Sen. Rob Clements reflects on 10 years of service in Nebraska Legislature

5 hrs 29 mins ago

Sports

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

9 hrs 49 mins ago

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

13 hrs 43 mins ago

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

19 hrs 29 mins ago

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

19 hrs 43 mins ago

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

April 12th 2026, 1:47 PM UTC

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

April 12th 2026, 5:05 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

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

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC