86 Nebraska counties facing drought approved for USDA emergency loan assistance

July 30, 2026Updated: July 30, 2026

By Nebraska Examiner

86 Nebraska counties facing drought approved for USDA emergency loan assistance

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks with officials who had been fighting Nebraska wildfires in March 2026. (Courtesy of USDA, via Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ X post)

State

Amazon Drone Delivery is Launching in Nebraska

3 hrs 15 mins ago

State parks reducing services heading into back-to-school season

4 hrs 14 mins ago

Third fatal traffic accident in the region this week, happens Thursday morning south of Beatrice

4 hrs 44 mins ago

Cheyenne County Community Center opens registration for fall sports programs

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Norfolk Police Chief graduates from prestigious leadership program

5 hrs 7 mins ago

National Night Out returns to Sidney

5 hrs 17 mins ago

Sports

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

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC