Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming; hail to 2 inches, 70 mph winds possible

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 9 p.m. for the Nebraska Panhandle and southeast Wyoming. Large hail up to 2 inches and wind gusts to 70 mph are possible this evening.

June 8, 2026Updated: June 8, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming; hail to 2 inches, 70 mph winds possible

Regional

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Dog with cancer finds new purpose fostering kittens in Omaha

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

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

State

Douglas County deputies arrest multiple drivers for speeding, impaired driving in Omaha area

Default judgement filed against Oshkosh pharmacy

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming; hail to 2 inches, 70 mph winds possible

Regional

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Dog with cancer finds new purpose fostering kittens in Omaha

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

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

State

Douglas County deputies arrest multiple drivers for speeding, impaired driving in Omaha area

Default judgement filed against Oshkosh pharmacy

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming; hail to 2 inches, 70 mph winds possible

Nebraska introduces new teacher certification program

UNK’s Dolence receives $500,000 grant for peanut allergy research

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