How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 8/5/2026

Stocks held close to their records on Wall Street, while oil prices held steady

August 5, 2026Updated: August 5, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

MLH Celebrating New Class of Kool-Aid Babies

MLH Celebrating New Class of Kool-Aid Babies

Broken Bow takes steps to address Flock Cameras, future Data Centers

Broken Bow takes steps to address Flock Cameras, future Data Centers

Arizona man arrested for Hall County sex crimes

Arizona man arrested for Hall County sex crimes

Central Nebraska Museums swap classic cars for exhibit

Central Nebraska Museums swap classic cars for exhibit

Primrose man arrested following NSP human trafficking operation in Kearney

Primrose man arrested following NSP human trafficking operation in Kearney

Kearney Elementary Principals Earn Regional Honors

Kearney Elementary Principals Earn Regional Honors

State

Panhandle Public Health District to offer free lead screening and education in Crawford

Faith Health receives national recognition for stroke care

Overnight storms cause widespread power outages across south-central South Dakota

Valentine man arrested after report of man carrying possible handgun

Sidney Night of Hope Cancer Walk 2026 this weekend

Broken Bow takes steps to address Flock Cameras, future Data Centers

Sports

Huskers open the season No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll

'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

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