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

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

O’Neill hospital named among top 20 critical access hospitals in U.S.

O’Neill hospital named among top 20 critical access hospitals in U.S.