Early-season heatwave intensifies across western United States, Extreme Heat Warnings issued
A strong and persistent high-pressure system has stalled over the Desert Southwest on March 18 and will bring…
Dangerous droughts triggered by heatwaves are accelerating at an alarming rate, study shows
By Seth Borenstein with AP Published on 09/03/2026 – 12:53 GMT+1•Updated 12:54 Heatwaves that lead to sudden and damaging drought are…
Bowling green’s ‘unbelievable’ 86C temperature highlights need for urban heat mitigation
Avid lawn bowls player Ian Von Stanke regularly hits the greens during summer and knows how scorching the…
Whale Entanglements in Fishing Gear Surge Off U.S. West Coast During Marine Heatwaves
Each spring, humpback whales start to feed off the coast of California and Oregon on dense schools of…
‘Groundbreaking’ model can calculate true impact of climate change and it’s bad news for Europe
Published on 24/02/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 A “groundbreaking” study has lifted the lid on just how much human-made…
Crashes on I-80, Classes canceled for Omaha metro schools, Trash collection pushed back
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Schools closing Thursday, Winter Storm Warning in metro, Injuries after crash on Dodge Street
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EU countries need to ‘urgently coordinate’ to adapt to climate change, EU’s advisory board warns
EU countries need to “urgently coordinate” to anticipate and mitigate the effects of climate change, such as flooding,…
Suspicious call at Bergan Mercy, burn ban in eastern Nebraska, expansion at CHI Health Center
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One injured in cutting, Streetcar utility work downtown, Michael Yanney dies
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Chase ends in South Omaha crash, cutting in Old Market, Sen. Cavanaugh reprimanded
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Northwest Omaha bank robbed, Omaha Steaks shutting down some operations, LPD to share update on missing Stromsburg couple
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