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

Regional

An Omaha sinkhole went viral. Hundreds of others fall under the radar

Restoring windmills for the next 100 years

Nebraska attorney faces suspension over alleged AI use in state Supreme Court brief

Papillion man charged after allegedly using deceased mother’s Social Security and credit

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Man convicted after derailing train in Bennet, posting viral video online

State

Flatwater Forum brings live journalism discussions to Kearney

Annual Spring Expo draws crowds, new businesses

Red Flag Warning issued for Panhandle, southeast Wyoming through Monday

Colonial tea party brings history to life in Norfolk

New book explores the ‘weird, wonderful’ stories of Nebraska Sandhills

Sports

Norfolk freshman flirts with no-hitter as Panthers get 4th win

Holly, Rasby earn Terry Gilliland honors at Mitchell meet

Michael Lorenzen throws efficiently into the 6th, Rockies beat Astros 9-1 to complete 3-game sweep

Scottsbluff edges Sidney to win Red Raider Golf Invite

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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

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

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety