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

Small town bar raises a glass to the village of Hordville

Small town bar raises a glass to the village of Hordville

Hastings Leaders Continue to Hold Landlords Accountable

Hastings Leaders Continue to Hold Landlords Accountable

Training brings first responders, people with autism together

Training brings first responders, people with autism together

Senior Resource Fair brings nearly 30 vendors to Grand Island

Senior Resource Fair brings nearly 30 vendors to Grand Island

Speed Enforcement Campaign Underway in Hastings

Speed Enforcement Campaign Underway in Hastings

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

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

State

Norfolk LAN Party connects local gamers in person

Saline County town kicks off annual Czech Festival

Former Boys Town teacher, wife charged with child abuse

McIntosh Room Officially open to the public

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

Wakefield woman taken into ICE custody after Stanton County traffic stop

Sports

Three Huskers named to preseason All-Big Ten Team

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

Penn State coach, players praise Pierce native Ben Brahmer at Big Ten Media Days

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

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