Sweltering heat wave grips central and southern US for a second straight day

A scorching heat wave continues across the central and southern United States, leaving at least 40 million people under extreme heat warnings

July 26, 2026Updated: July 26, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Norfolk City officials address resident complaints over unfinished road work

Norfolk City officials address resident complaints over unfinished road work

Macy man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for 2020 sexual assault

Macy man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for 2020 sexual assault

Former Northeast pitcher Aidan Brainard selected by Texas Rangers in MLB Draft

Former Northeast pitcher Aidan Brainard selected by Texas Rangers in MLB Draft

State

Nebraska Grazing Conference highlights farmer mental health

From a tarantula to a guinea pig, Cherry County Fair small animal show expands 4-H opportunities

Plea agreement reached in Grand Island Monument Advisors fraud case

Free Day Popcorn marks eleven years of operation with debut of new Byron storefront

Sen. Pete Ricketts introduces Karly Rain Wood Act to create national registry for repeat violent offenders

‘Yes, my name is on that parking spot’

Sports

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

Late comeback ends Nebraska Siege's inaugural season

Three Huskers named to preseason All-Big Ten Team

Nebraska Top 10 Volleyball Tournament brings new showcase, over 100 Teams to Kearney SportsPlex

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities