Temperatures expected to soar across the state this week

It would appear that summer has officially arrived across southern and eastern Nebraska.

June 28, 2026Updated: June 28, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Temperatures expected to soar across the state this week

Graphic provided by National Weather Service

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

Flood protection plan approved for North Fork Elkhorn River watershed in northeast Nebraska

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Faith Health Advanced Wound Center earns national honors

Wedding ring left at Norfolk YMCA traced to South Dakota pawn shop

Wedding ring left at Norfolk YMCA traced to South Dakota pawn shop

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

State

Omaha Community Foundation joins Nebraska Medicine under interim governance plan

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

U.S. Supreme Court to hear Nebraska's claims in South Platte River, Perkins County Canal dispute

Sidney seventh grader finishes first two rounds in state civics bee

Cheyenne County Community Center temporarily closes gymnasium for floor maintenance

West Point driver injured in rollover crash south of Pilger

Sports

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK 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