How major US stock indexes fared Friday 5/8/2026

U.S. stocks rose to records following the latest sign that the nation’s job market is doing better than economists expected

May 8, 2026Updated: May 8, 2026

By The Associated Press

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

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

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

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

THAYER COUNTY: Three candidates advance to contend for two spots on county board

THAYER COUNTY: Three candidates advance to contend for two spots on county board

FILLMORE COUNTY: Mumm unseats Noel for seat on county board

FILLMORE COUNTY: Mumm unseats Noel for seat on county board

State

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

7 hrs 28 mins ago

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

9 hrs 50 mins ago

Doctor on ship who helped care for passengers with hantavirus leaves medical isolation unit

10 hrs 1 min ago

Nebraska mail-in-ballot counties report stronger voter participation

10 hrs 13 mins ago

Falls City man imprisoned for downloading child porn

10 hrs 48 mins ago

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

11 hrs 2 mins ago

Sports

Plainview wins boys and girls titles at D-4 district meet

6 hrs 41 mins ago

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

13 hrs 59 mins ago

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

May 13th 2026, 4:51 AM UTC

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

May 13th 2026, 4:24 AM UTC

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

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