How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 3/17/2026

Oil prices resumed their rise because of the war with Iran, but U.S. stocks held steadier this time around

March 17, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By The Associated Press

State

Hail, funnel cloud and 71 mph winds reported during severe storms across region

5 hrs 55 mins ago

Multi-vehicle crash closes Interstate 80 near Ogallala

6 hrs 32 mins ago

Tour Nebraska Car Show rolls through Verdigre

10 hrs 1 min ago

Jimmy Johns notes Nebraska City's high traffic counts

10 hrs 8 mins ago

Art, music and poetry create connection in downtown Valentine

13 hrs 10 mins ago

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

13 hrs 25 mins ago

Sports

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC