Nebraskans couldn’t escape the heat this summer — not even at night

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By Anila YoganathanSep 30, 2026, 4:30 am106 ptsTrending
In Omaha, Nebraska, during the recent early September heat wave when temps hit the mid-90s Fahrenheit and lows stayed in the 70s, Pat Wilson-Johnson came to the Salvation Army’s North Corps Community Center for lunch.The location functions as a cooling center during high heat days. From growing up in Omaha,…

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