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Weather

Atlantic May See No Storms in August

Atlantic May See No Storms in August

  • WooGlobe - News

The Atlantic hurricane season has entered a notably quiet period, with no new tropical development expected through the first week of August, according to AccuWeather. The last Atlantic system, Tropical Storm Bertha, dissipated on July 24. Forecasters have added a low risk of tropical develo…

I went shark fishing in Florida. Here's what happened

I went shark fishing in Florida. Here's what happened

  • USA Today - News

Instead of watching sharks from the couch last week, reporter Samantha Neely headed out on the water to experience shark fishing firsthand

What Beachgoers Should Know About Sharks

What Beachgoers Should Know About Sharks

  • USA Today - News

Sharks roam Delaware waters—many species, rare attacks. Swim lifeguarded, stay close/in groups, avoid dawn/dusk/night.

Heat dome and wildfire smoke to blanket much of US

Heat dome and wildfire smoke to blanket much of US

  • Janet Loehrke, Karina Zaiets and Ramon Padilla USA Today

Dangerously hot conditions will move west across the U.S. this week with temperatures surging to triple digits and an increased risk of wildfires and their accompanying toxic smoke.

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not be good news for insurers

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not be good news for insurers

  • Niket Nishant, Ashitha Shivaprasad and Manya Saini Reuters

Combined with higher home values and reconstruction costs, coastal expansion means that even a relatively quiet hurricane season can produce severe losses.

Massive Washington Wildfire Smoke Spreads Northeast

Massive Washington Wildfire Smoke Spreads Northeast

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Lightning-sparked wildfires are expanding across eastern Washington, eastern Oregon and Idaho as persistent heat and drought fuel dangerous fire conditions. AccuWeather reports that more than 8,300 lightning strikes were detected in Oregon between July 22 and July 23, igniting numerous new f…

Warning: Hurricane Fausto Nears Hawaii Waters

Warning: Hurricane Fausto Nears Hawaii Waters

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Hurricane Fausto continues moving west-northwest across the eastern Pacific, prompting forecasters to monitor potential impacts on Hawaii later this week.

Could a historic super El Niño change New Jersey's winter? What forecasters are saying

Could a historic super El Niño change New Jersey's winter? What forecasters are saying

    A strengthening El Niño could become one of the strongest on record. Here's what forecasters say it may mean for New Jersey weather, winter and storms

    Drones, AI and white paint: Europe races to protect infrastructure from heat

    Drones, AI and white paint: Europe races to protect infrastructure from heat

      Record heat is exposing weaknesses in Europe's transport networks as airports, railways and roads battle to adapt.

      Western Europe Records Hottest June Ever, 2nd Warmest Globally

      Western Europe Records Hottest June Ever, 2nd Warmest Globally

        Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record this year, according to a new report by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The average temperature in Western Europe reached 20.74°C (69.33°F) in June, more than 3°C (5.4°F) above the 1991-2020 norm, according to the report. Jun…

        Was that climate change? Scientists ponder a deadly July 4 weekend

        Was that climate change? Scientists ponder a deadly July 4 weekend

          Early July brought historic extreme weather for the fourth year in a row, and scientists again see the "fingerprints" of climate change in a deadly Fourth of July.

          Brewing El Niño and roasting oceans push planet into 'uncharted territory' for heat

          Brewing El Niño and roasting oceans push planet into 'uncharted territory' for heat

            Ocean temperatures hit record highs in June, fueling extreme weather like floods and storms. Scientists warn a strong El Niño is prolonging marine heat waves, threatening wildlife and coastal regions.

            Scientists Warn a Second Mega Heat Wave Targets 22 States Next Week

            Scientists Warn a Second Mega Heat Wave Targets 22 States Next Week

              Just as the current historic heat dome begins to weaken, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center is warning that a second, potentially worse heat wave is building for mid-July, targeting 22 states across the Southwest, California Central Valley, Plains, Mississippi Valley, and South Atlantic region…

              Europe is fighting over air conditioning. What's going on?

              Europe is fighting over air conditioning. What's going on?

                In American suburbs and major cities, air conditioners are everywhere. But in Europe, air conditioning proved divisive.

                Local News

                Good Samaritan features artwork  by self-taught painter Lon Krugman

                Good Samaritan features artwork by self-taught painter Lon Krugman

                KEARNEY — The Walkway Gallery at CHI Health Good Samaritan is hosting a new exhibit by self-taught Nebraska painter Lon Krugman.

                Photos: 2026 Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show

                Photos: 2026 Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show

                Take a look at photos from the first day of the 2026 Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show 

                Court hears from 3 witnesses Friday morning in Rodriguez-Linares trial

                Court hears from 3 witnesses Friday morning in Rodriguez-Linares trial

                The court heard the final three witnesses Friday in the state's case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares of Lexington.

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for August 8

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for August 8

                Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

                State & Regional

                Good Samaritan features artwork  by self-taught painter Lon Krugman

                Good Samaritan features artwork by self-taught painter Lon Krugman

                KEARNEY — The Walkway Gallery at CHI Health Good Samaritan is hosting a new exhibit by self-taught Nebraska painter Lon Krugman.

                Dr. Harold 'Hal' Maurer, who helped transform UNMC, has died

                Dr. Harold 'Hal' Maurer, who helped transform UNMC, has died

                Dr. Harold M. "Hal" Maurer, who served as the University of Nebraska Medical Center's chancellor for 15 years, died Saturday at age 89. 

                Maha Festival crowd gets back to music after lightning interrupts performances

                Maha Festival crowd gets back to music after lightning interrupts performances

                A lightning storm interrupted the 2026 Maha Festival in Omaha, sending hundreds of music fans out of RiverFront to seek shelter.

                Storms cut short first day of 45th Offutt air show, but fun resumes Sunday

                Storms cut short first day of 45th Offutt air show, but fun resumes Sunday

                Clouds descended upon the Offutt air show, cancelling the event for the rest of Saturday with only a few performances left. 

                Shopping

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

                8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

                Affiliate. Take a closer look at some of the top CBD gummy options on the market.

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

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                Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

                Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala set for April 25

                Content by Breakthrough T1D. Learn about the Agostino family, their connection to Type 1 diabetes, and the Breakthrough T1D Nebraska Gala that will take place later this spring.

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                Crime

                Court hears from 3 witnesses Friday morning in Rodriguez-Linares trial

                Court hears from 3 witnesses Friday morning in Rodriguez-Linares trial

                The court heard the final three witnesses Friday in the state's case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares of Lexington.

                Opening statements, first witness testimony begins Rodriguez-Linares trial

                Opening statements, first witness testimony begins Rodriguez-Linares trial

                The opening statements and first witness testimonies were heard Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares of Lexington in connection to the shooting death of Maykel Farinas Carballo.

                Trial begins for Aristh Rodriguez-Linares in connection to Jan. 21, 2025 shooting

                Trial begins for Aristh Rodriguez-Linares in connection to Jan. 21, 2025 shooting

                The opening statements and first witness testimonies were heard Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares of Lexington in connection to the shooting death of Maykel Farinas Carballo.

                Grand Island man arrested for possession of cocaine after traffic stop near Elm Creek

                Grand Island man arrested for possession of cocaine after traffic stop near Elm Creek

                LEXINGTON — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Grand Island man after finding over 5 lbs. of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80.

                Politics

                Nebraska Republicans urge Trump team to protect trade with Canada and Mexico

                Nebraska Republicans urge Trump team to protect trade with Canada and Mexico

                Nebraska’s all-GOP delegation in Congress urged the Trump administration to protect ag trade ties with Canada and Mexico, citing nearly $10B in state exports under the USMCA as trade talks loom.

                Two new Nebraska political parties on track for formation, secretary of state confirms

                Two new Nebraska political parties on track for formation, secretary of state confirms

                Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced that the Nebraska Working People Party and the America First Party met the state's signature requirements.

                Nebraska State Fair to host the only Osborn-Ricketts U.S. Senate debate in 2026

                Nebraska State Fair to host the only Osborn-Ricketts U.S. Senate debate in 2026

                The Nebraska State Fair debate is back, eight years after Grand Island fairgoers last kicked tires on a crop of statewide candidates for U.S. Senate and governor.

                Judge denies injunction forcing Nebraska Democrats to pick US Senate nominee

                Judge denies injunction forcing Nebraska Democrats to pick US Senate nominee

                With a judge's ruling on a lawsuit seeking to force Democrats to name a U.S. Senate candidate, the party appears on track to sit out of the heated race between Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn.

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