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Severe thunderstorm producing large hail continues through southern Nebraska panhandle
A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 8:15 p.m. for parts of western Nebraska, including northwestern Cheyenne County, northeastern Kimball County, southwestern Morrill County and eastern Banner County.

Meteorologists raise alarm over grounding of Omaha weather balloons amid federal cuts
The National Weather Service's decision to stop weather balloon launches in Omaha and elsewhere, according to multiple meteorologists, will negatively impact weather forecasts -- just as severe weather season is starting.

Box Butte County Sheriff clarifies inmate release as search for Harley Salway III continues
The Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its search for Harley Salway III, an Alliance man who was inadvertently released from the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center without posting bond and is now wanted on multiple felony charges.