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

Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire

Douglas County deputies arrest multiple drivers for speeding, impaired driving in Omaha area

Dog with cancer finds new purpose fostering kittens in Omaha

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

Omaha's Santa Lucia festival celebrates 102 years of Italian traditions

Offutt Air Force Base, local emergency groups stage mass casualty exercise

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.

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

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