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

After recent uptick BPD discusses the risks, stresses of swatting calls

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State

Falls City man imprisoned for downloading child porn

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Sen. Clouse discusses legislative transition, Good Life District during primary election event

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Congressman applauds passage of year round E15

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City of Sidney announces Memorial Day cemetery regulations

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Rep. Smith continues push for year-round E-15

7 hrs 6 mins ago

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

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Sports

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

8 hrs 43 mins ago

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

23 hrs 16 mins ago

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

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Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

May 12th 2026, 3:22 PM UTC

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

May 12th 2026, 3:23 AM UTC

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

May 11th 2026, 6:10 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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