Extreme heat continues to strike Southwest US and even Nebraska needs a cold drink

Parts of California and Arizona are under extreme heat warnings again Saturday while sweltering summerlike weather stretched as far north as Nebraska — just a day into spring

March 21, 2026Updated: March 21, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

Battle Creek Seeks Public Input on Park Upgrades

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

Hooked on Science: hands-on learning brings ecosystems to life for third graders at Ponca State Park

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

State

Low interest disaster loans now available

Ol' Red raises more than $110,000 for St. Jude for third straight year

Three displaced after Fourth Terrace fire

Extreme heat continues to strike Southwest US and even Nebraska needs a cold drink

Regional

Battle Creek Seeks Public Input on Park Upgrades

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

Hooked on Science: hands-on learning brings ecosystems to life for third graders at Ponca State Park

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

State

Low interest disaster loans now available

Ol' Red raises more than $110,000 for St. Jude for third straight year

Three displaced after Fourth Terrace fire

Kearney nonprofit steps in to feed firefighters battling central Nebraska wildfire

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

Andrews Fire near Valentine fully contained at 570 acres

Sports

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety