How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 7/29/2026

Oil prices got back to jumping, while sinking technology stocks dragged Wall Street lower amid uncertainty about what the Federal Reserve will do to get high inflation under control

July 29, 2026Updated: July 29, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

Hastings City Council Pauses Contract Negotiations with Heartland Pet Connection

Hastings Public Schools Sets New Graduation Mark

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Dangerous Heat Returns to Central Nebraska This Weekend

Little Feet on the Farm gives young visitors a hands-on lesson in agriculture

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

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 7/29/2026

Regional

Hastings City Council Pauses Contract Negotiations with Heartland Pet Connection

Hastings Public Schools Sets New Graduation Mark

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Dangerous Heat Returns to Central Nebraska This Weekend

Little Feet on the Farm gives young visitors a hands-on lesson in agriculture

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

State

Multiple evacuations from overnight fire

Schizophrenia defense takes center stage in Ruskamp murder trial closing statements

Child abuse charges dismissed against Pilger couple

From tractors to fire extinguishers, Ag Safety Day helps educate kids on all things ag safety

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Deuel, Garden counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Garden County

Sports

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

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities