How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 6/18/2026

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, taking back most of their losses from a day earlier

June 18, 2026Updated: June 18, 2026

By The Associated Press

State

After freeholder petition fails in Gage County, filers plan to tap into legislature to affect property tax change

4 hrs 41 mins ago

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

4 hrs 43 mins ago

Accident occurs outside of Grand Island leaves one dead, two injured

5 hrs 59 mins ago

Man sentenced to life in Winner killing, later commuted by Governor Noem, now charged in 14-year-old’s death

6 hrs 26 mins ago

Nebraska Attorney General sues city of Lincoln over minimum wage ordinance

6 hrs 26 mins ago

DHS says Nebraska suspect in alleged White House attack plot was DACA recipient after visa overstay

7 hrs 48 mins ago

Sports

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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