How major US stock indexes fared Friday 4/17/2026

Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record

April 17, 2026Updated: April 17, 2026

By The Associated Press

BPD debuts two new safety programs

BPD debuts two new safety programs

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

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

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

Volunteers transform trail with 100+ trees

Volunteers transform trail with 100+ trees

State

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

1 hr 51 mins ago

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

1 hr 53 mins ago

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

18 hrs 53 mins ago

‘I wanted to be the best showman I can be’: Kimball’s Aubrey Culek to continue Livestock Showing at collegiate level

20 hrs 22 mins ago

Tower work to temporarily affect 98.7 FM signal in Sidney area

20 hrs 38 mins ago

‘It’s my little niche I really enjoy doing’: Kimball Trap Shooter to continue competing at collegiate level

20 hrs 44 mins ago

Sports

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

3 hrs 46 mins ago

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

17 hrs 2 mins ago

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

23 hrs 22 mins ago

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

April 17th 2026, 10:41 AM UTC

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

April 17th 2026, 3:14 AM UTC

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

April 16th 2026, 8:33 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

11 hrs 44 mins ago

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