Too warm, too early. How this heat wave is affecting drought levels and farmers in Nebraska

The warmth in the air is causing come concerns for the Drought Monitor as the precipitation is not falling.

February 17, 2026Updated: February 17, 2026
By Sara McKenna

Regional

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Day three in Ruskamp trial focuses on guns, ammo, and shifting stories

Day three in Ruskamp trial focuses on guns, ammo, and shifting stories

Jury shown body-cam footage and 911 call in Ruskamp murder trial

Jury shown body-cam footage and 911 call in Ruskamp murder trial

Nebraska competitors embrace home state feel, at NHSFR in Lincoln

Nebraska competitors embrace home state feel, at NHSFR in Lincoln