Southeast Nebraska rivers, creeks rise rapidly

Overnight rains of two to five inches fall in stormy weather

May 17, 2026Updated: May 17, 2026

By Doug Kennedy

State

Tornado near St. Libory severely damages two homes, authorities say

1 hr 49 mins ago

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

3 hrs 43 mins ago

Farnam Volunteer Fire Fighters appreciation dinner interrupted by a grass fire

6 hrs 25 mins ago

Freeze watch issued across Nebraska Panhandle region after weekend storms

7 hrs 31 mins ago

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

7 hrs 36 mins ago

Severe storm causes significant damage in Fairbury; cleanup process underway

10 hrs 20 mins ago

Sports

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Scottsbluff edges Sidney for team title at Ogallala Invitational

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC