Millions of Americans under threat of tornadoes as spring storm season kicks in early in the US

Forecasters say the first major storm outbreak ahead of spring is threatening much of the United States

March 5, 2026Updated: March 5, 2026

By JEFF MARTIN

Regional

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

FLOCK camera, drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

FLOCK camera, Drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Grand Island man arrested for sexual assault of a minor

State

Downtown Sounds

Jury rules Not Guilty

Valentine considers program to reduce feral cat population

Kimball Trap Team headed to Nationals next month

Read the transcript of the US draft of the memorandum of understanding over Iran war

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Sports

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

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