Mississippi Senate race highlights shifting map as Democrats and Republicans battle for majority
Mississippi does not top the list of hotly contested U.S. Senate races this fall
August 7, 2026Updated: August 7, 2026
By BILL BARROW
By BILL BARROWRegional
Powerful storm causes widespread damage, power outages near Rushville and Gordon
A powerful overnight storm caused extensive damage to electrical infrastructure south of Rushville and Gordon, leaving residents without power and creating dangerous conditions along area roads.
Valentine man arrested after report of man carrying possible handgun
A 20-year-old Valentine man was arrested Tuesday evening after authorities received a report of a man walking down the street with a scooter, yelling and carrying what appeared to be a handgun.
Fort Robinson Aquatic Center reduces hours
The new Fort Robinson State Park Aquatic Center is among the Nebraska attractions reducing hours as the back-to-school season reduces workforce availability.
Syracuse man sentenced in Gordon child sexual abuse material case
A 61-year-old Syracuse man has been sentenced to prison in a Sheridan County child sexual abuse material case.