Powerful downburst winds, cause of Friday night damage in southern Gage County

National Weather Service believes strong downburst winds from thunderstorms did the damage to rural properties

April 17, 2023Updated: April 17, 2023

By News Channel Nebraska

BPD debuts two new safety programs

BPD debuts two new safety programs

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

National Drug Take Back Day returns next Saturday

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

Volunteers transform trail with 100+ trees

Volunteers transform trail with 100+ trees

State

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

4 hrs 40 mins ago

‘I wanted to be the best showman I can be’: Kimball’s Aubrey Culek to continue Livestock Showing at collegiate level

6 hrs 9 mins ago

Tower work to temporarily affect 98.7 FM signal in Sidney area

6 hrs 25 mins ago

‘It’s my little niche I really enjoy doing’: Kimball Trap Shooter to continue competing at collegiate level

6 hrs 31 mins ago

Stuck in Neutral: Nebraska used to be a leader in creating jobs and spurring growth. Not anymore.

6 hrs 54 mins ago

Wildfire sparked by lightning forces evacuation in Dawson County

7 hrs 37 mins ago

Sports

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

2 hrs 49 mins ago

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

9 hrs 9 mins ago

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

16 hrs 49 mins ago

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

April 17th 2026, 3:14 AM UTC

100-Meter Sprinters, 4x400 Relay Among Bauer Open Standouts

April 16th 2026, 8:33 PM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche coach Jared Bednar returns to the bench after taking a puck to the face last weekend

April 16th 2026, 8:22 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC