Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer

June 8, 2026Updated: June 8, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Regional

Hundreds pack River Point District for 6th annual Norfolk car show

Hundreds pack River Point District for 6th annual Norfolk car show

Former Husker Jordy Frahm Joins Softball Staff

Former Husker Jordy Frahm Joins Softball Staff

Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as president and CEO

Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as president and CEO

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

State

Severe thunderstorm warning continues for Sidney area; threat shifts north

Flash flood warning issued for Cheyenne, Kimball counties as storms continue

Veterans, families recognized at Schuyler Dedication Ceremony

Hundreds of cyclists riding across Nebraska this week

Ricketts calls China an existential threat

Wiener dog and corgi races debut at Long Pine Outlaw Days

Sports

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists