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A focal point of is increasingly about who controls — a narrow, elbow-shaped waterway that for decades was a relatively safe and reliable transit route for Middle East oil and natural gas supplies. By saying that gave it the right to establish the terms under which ships traversed the strait, and threatening and firing upon vessels that did not use its preferred route, Iran has sought to exert control over the waterway and gain negotiating leverage with the United States.

Ukraine and nine other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Teresa M. (May) Lopez, who peacefully left this world surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 26, 1965 in Portland, Oregon to Jesse and Janice (Armstrong) May. Teresa was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend whose greatest joy in life was the family she cherished so deeply.

Former State Sen. Brett Lindstrom of Omaha, left, talks with University of Nebraska Regent Jim Scheer of Norfolk, a former state senator and legislative speaker who served with Lindstrom. June 6, 2025.(Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) BYZACH WENDLING, Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — Former state Sen. Brett Lindstrom of Omaha is officially jumping into the 2026 race for Nebraska governor as a nonpartisan candidate.

CRAWFORD, Neb. — A series of recent wildfires across the Nebraska Sandhills and Panhandle is prompting new questions about how federal land is managed and how fires are fought. Several new fires broke out over the weekend, including the Corkscrew Fire near Crawford, which burned about 30 acres before firefighters brought it under control. The fires come after months of active wildfire conditions across the region, with some fires impacting private land and others starting on federal land. U.S. Sen.

US military says it's carrying out more attacks on Iran after Trump announced a new blockade on Iran in Strait of Hormuz US military says it's carrying out more attacks on Iran after Trump announced a new blockade on Iran in Strait of Hormuz

BEATRICE, Neb. - A four-time winner in the NASCAR Cup Series is making a pit stop in southeast Nebraska. Ken Schrader stopped at Twin Rivers car dealership in Beatrice, ahead of a memorial race for Joey Hergott, a local driver who passed away in a car accident in 2024. “I’ve been friends with Jordan Grabouski for a number of years, big race Sunday night in Albion, and a really big one tonight in Beatrice, so we just really wanted to come up and be a part of it,” Schrader said.

Sen. Lindsey Graham's on Saturday night fueled baseless speculation on social media that his passing was the result of a criminal action. Among the onslaught were posts that falsely accused foreign powers, including Russia, Iran, Ukraine and Israel, of assassinating the South Carolina Republican.

RUSHVILLE, Neb. — A 57-year-old Rushville woman has been sentenced to 6 years and 6 months in federal prison after being convicted of four counts of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering. Buffy Redfish worked for the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s Tribal Employment Rights Office from May 2006 to November 2024.

Rene NavaChabella Guzman By Chabella Guzman | PREEC Communications SCOTTSBLUFF -- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff is home to researchers and faculty who assist Panhandle communities. It is now also home to Rene Nava, UNL Admissions Assistant Director in the Panhandle. He will meet with high school students and their parents or guardians to explore the career opportunities UNL can offer them.