The truce in Lebanon is key to ending the wider Iran war, but challenges remain

A truce took hold Friday between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, providing relief on both sides of the border and an opening for Iran and the United States to reach a deal to end the wider war

April 17, 2026Updated: April 17, 2026
AP nullBy ABBY SEWELL

TCEDA Executive Director Carley Bruning Named NEDA Professional of the Year

The leader of an economic development organization in Southeast Nebraska has received some statewide recognition for her work to drive positive change for her community.

Private power already stalled in Otoe County

Despite no project pending and only 17 days after Gov. Jim Pillen signed LB 1261 into law, Otoe County planners advanced a moratorium on private power plants

Reyes sentenced to six months in jail for attempted terroristic threats

A Fairbury man who fired a gun during an altercation with his neighbors more than a year ago will be spending the next six months in jail.

UNK Students Get Inside Look at Rural Healthcare

UNK Students Get Inside Look at Rural Healthcare