US military says it fired on Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to breach blockade

US military says it fired on Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to breach blockade

May 6, 2026Updated: May 6, 2026

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Regional

Bomb threat leads to lockdown of Alliance High School

Bomb threat leads to lockdown of Alliance High School

Garden County Schools announces new principals for elementary, junior high and high school

Garden County Schools announces new principals for elementary, junior high and high school

Sidney Shooting Park to honor founding member Tom Bryant with remembrance shoot

Sidney Shooting Park to honor founding member Tom Bryant with remembrance shoot

First 250 CSC specialty license plates offered at no cost

First 250 CSC specialty license plates offered at no cost

Sidney High School sends out 2026 graduates

Sidney High School sends out 2026 graduates

Alliance Police arrest local man on child sexual abuse material charges

Alliance Police arrest local man on child sexual abuse material charges

State

Bomb threat leads to lockdown of Alliance High School

Two Nepalese adults found dead in Douglas County after consuming herbal and over-the-counter products

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska’s primaries

BPD arrest one on drug, weapon charges

Railroad crossing update at Nebraska City

Garden County Schools announces new principals for elementary, junior high and high school

Sports

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

WNCC baseball ends season with loss to Southeast at regionals

Field set for Colorado 1A state tournament semifinals

Colorado sports notes: Schwarber homers twice, Phillies beat Rockies 6-0 and improve to 10-3 under Mattingly

WNCC baseball stays alive with 16-7 win over Otero

WNCC softball season ends after dropping two at regionals Friday

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires