How major US stock indexes fared Friday 8/7/2026

Stocks rose on Wall Street and Treasury yields fell after the government reported that employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month

August 7, 2026Updated: August 7, 2026

By The Associated Press

State

Colorado family seeks answers to odor, noise

42 mins ago

Hali Henzi takes home Barrel Racing Intermediate Grand Champion

1 hr 6 mins ago

7-year-old boy drowns Thursday at Lake McConaughy

1 hr 28 mins ago

Five individuals arrested for suspected fraud in ongoing Lincoln petition investigation

2 hrs 4 mins ago

Nebraska officials call for election petition reforms following fraud arrests

2 hrs 33 mins ago

7-year-old boy drowns at Lake McConaughy, Game and Parks says

3 hrs 7 mins ago

Sports

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

UNK football returns to practice ahead of new season

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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