High winds, flash flooding, hail pummel Panhandle

Southern Panhandle receives little rain

June 9, 2026Updated: June 9, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

High winds, flash flooding, hail pummel Panhandle

Regional

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

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

Dog with cancer finds new purpose fostering kittens in Omaha

Dog with cancer finds new purpose fostering kittens in Omaha

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

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

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

State

High winds, flash flooding, hail pummel Panhandle

Community mourns loss of Bill Maddox

Damaging winds, large hail and flooding reported as storms sweep across southern Panhandle

Valentine School Board adjusts extracurricular policy for homeschool, private school students

No cash at Valentine High School games? No problem.

Valentine High School explores launching e-sports team

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