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

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

Volunteers transform trail with 100+ trees

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Hoiberg Named First-Team Academic All-American

State

Former Nebraska State Senator Seeking to Unseat Republican Governor

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Archway introduces new audio tour app, virtual museum tours

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137 million walleye eggs collected during Valentine area spawning

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Family business in Norfolk breaks ground on new expansion

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No capacity: State’s Public Guardian Office rejects nearly all requests to represent vulnerable Nebraskans

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Omaha man arrested in Scottsbluff on sex assault charges

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Sports

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

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100-Meter Sprinters, 4x400 Relay Among Bauer Open Standouts

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Colorado sports notes: Avalanche coach Jared Bednar returns to the bench after taking a puck to the face last weekend

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Cougar notes: WNCC's Travers earns Region IX softball player of the week

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Johnson-Brock earns eight top medals

April 15th 2026, 5:45 PM UTC

Scottsbluff, Hemingford highlight strong day at Mitchell golf invites

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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

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