Snow and wind batter parts of US, with threat of thunderstorms and tornadoes starting later Sunday

A powerful storm chain has brought blizzard conditions to the Upper Midwest, with dangerous winds elsewhere and the threat of severe storms heading east

March 15, 2026Updated: March 15, 2026

By SOPHIA TAREEN and GARY D. ROBERTSON

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

'Very important to us to be part of the community': Business celebrating 60 years in Beatrice by giving back

JD Vance rally draws 950 people in North Platte, according to Vance officials

The event at the D&N Event Center drew supporters of different ages, including students who skipped school to see the vice president.

State

Creighton students dance to raise money for Children’s Nebraska

5 hrs 40 mins ago

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

8 hrs 38 mins ago

22-year-old dies in crash north of Hartington

12 hrs 40 mins ago

Flood receives NAHB Defender of Housing Award in Norfolk

October 24th 2026, 1:48 AM UTC

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

October 23rd 2026, 10:40 PM UTC

No remains found in basement dig for missing Lincoln woman Regina Bos

October 23rd 2026, 9:53 PM UTC

Sports

Sidney Tops Cozad 35-19 to Complete Third Straight Undefeated Regular Season

12 hrs 58 mins ago

Nebraska high school football playoff brackets released

15 hrs 15 mins ago

Beatrice runner Ribble places 3rd at state cross country

18 hrs 21 mins ago

Plainview/Osmond plays spoiler in week 9

October 24th 2026, 3:38 AM UTC

Liam Gonzalez becomes Norfolk High's first boys cross country state champion

October 24th 2026, 12:29 AM UTC

Wayne bounces back from first-set loss for third place finish at Mid-State tournament

October 23rd 2026, 12:48 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC