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

Kearney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on Oak Park Campus

Kearney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on Oak Park Campus

UNK’s Dolence receives $500,000 grant for peanut allergy research

UNK’s Dolence receives $500,000 grant for peanut allergy research

Hastings Businesses Give Away More Than $7,000 in Prizes During KHAS Tour

Hastings Businesses Give Away More Than $7,000 in Prizes During KHAS Tour

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault

Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault

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.

Valentine High School explores launching e-sports team

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

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

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

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists