Average rate on 30-year mortgage falls below 6% for the first time since 2022, Freddie Mac says, hitting 5.98% this week

Average rate on 30-year mortgage falls below 6% for the first time since 2022, Freddie Mac says, hitting 5.98% this week

February 26, 2026Updated: February 26, 2026

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MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — Average rate on 30-year mortgage falls below 6% for the first time since 2022, Freddie Mac says, hitting 5.98% this week.

Norfolk Public Schools paraprofessional arrested on child sexual assault charges

Norfolk Public Schools paraprofessional arrested on child sexual assault charges

Flood previews State of the Union, discusses Farm Bill and E15

Flood previews State of the Union, discusses Farm Bill and E15

Keep Columbus Beautiful seeks help from community to clean up trash

Keep Columbus Beautiful seeks help from community to clean up trash

Huskers drop three spots in top 25, checking in No. 12

Huskers drop three spots in Top 25, checking in No. 12

2026 Platte County Fair lineup announced

2026 Platte County Fair lineup announced

Norfolk Police Officer Arrested for DUI

Norfolk Police Officer Arrested for DUI

State

Mission man sentenced for stealing road grader, driving it to Valentine

New Sidney Police lieutenant, patrol officer, take oath of office

Williams named interim president of NE Chamber

Sidney Awana hosts annual Grand Prix at E-Free Church

Red Flag Warning in effect through Friday evening

Northeast Community College Students Welcomed by Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers

Sports

2026 Nebraska State Swimming and Diving Championships: BNFF Qualifiers, Results

2026 High School Girls Basketball Postseason Central

Crawford's 26 lead South Dakota past Omaha 89-72

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Feb. 25

Sidney advances to district final with 57-36 win over Omaha Mercy

Bulldogs Rough Up Raiders in Playoff Win

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks releasing rainbow trout this spring

Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales

Outdoors notes: Archery paddlefish applications to be accepted March 1-14

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available

Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills education events set for February

After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska