Mississippi Senate race highlights shifting map as Democrats and Republicans battle for majority

Mississippi does not top the list of hotly contested U.S. Senate races this fall

August 7, 2026Updated: August 7, 2026

By BILL BARROW

Regional

Pilger community raises thousands for local pool at 24th Annual Sweet Corn Feed

Pilger community raises thousands for local pool at 24th Annual Sweet Corn Feed

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

State

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Morrill, Cheyenne counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Northeast Morrill County

Tilden church celebrates 150-year milestone

Severe Thunderstorm Warning expanded to Morrill, Banner counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Scotts Bluff County

Ponca tribe gathers in Knox County for 32nd annual Ponca Powwow

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

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