What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

The systems in place at LaGuardia Airport to prevent collisions failed to keep an Air Canada jet from smashing into a fire truck that had just pulled out on the runway as the plane was landing

March 25, 2026Updated: March 25, 2026

By JOSH FUNK

State

Workers plan to halt strike at major US meatpacking plant and resume negotiations

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Nebraska troopers rescue abducted Wisconsin girl, arrest suspect on I-80

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Semi driver seriously injured in rollover crash near Pine Bluffs

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Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

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Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

April 4th 2026, 1:52 PM UTC

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

April 4th 2026, 12:05 PM UTC

Sports

Thomas scores 20 as West Virginia downs Creighton 87-70 in CBC

WNCC baseball earns a split with Lamar Saturday

Colorado sports notes: Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

Colorado sports notes: Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

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