Heat Advisory in Effect for South Central and Southeastern Nebraska
Forecasters warn of feels-like temperatures up to 110 degrees through the Labor Day weekend.
Kenesaw, Nebraska FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Kenesaw and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
Severe Weather
3 reportsHeat Advisory Extended Through Friday for Phillips, Smith, Jewell and Other Counties
The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory for portions of north central Kansas and east central and south central Nebraska, including Phillips, Smith, and Jewell counties.
National Weather Service Issues Dense Fog Advisory for Nine Nebraska Counties
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10:00 AM CDT on August 20, 2026, for parts of Nebraska.
Disaster Declarations
1 reportBuffalo County Included in Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance
A major disaster declaration covers public infrastructure repairs in Buffalo County, Nebraska, but Individual Assistance is not available to households.
Environmental Enforcement
1 reportService Plus Lawn & Tree Care, Inc. dba Yellow Van Cleaning Services in Kearney Assessed $58,601 Penalty
An EPA enforcement settlement has assessed a $58,601 penalty against a Kearney, Nebraska facility in a developing story.
Nursing Home Enforcement
2 reportsAccura HealthCare of Kenesaw Fined $26,810 by CMS
The federal enforcement record lists a fine against the Nebraska nursing home, processed in August 2026.
Federal Records List 8-Day Payment Denial for Good Samaritan Society - St John's in Kearney
CMS enforcement data lists an eight-day payment denial starting April 28, 2026, for the Kearney nursing facility.
Plane Crashes
1 reportTwo Killed in Cessna 210D Crash Near Kearney, Nebraska
The NTSB accident record lists two people on board and two fatalities in the August 28 crash; the cause has not been determined.