Community pool reopens after more than $800K in repairs

The community pool at the Whirling Thunder Wellness Center has reopened

June 30, 2026Updated: June 30, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Community pool reopens after more than $800K in repairs

Community pool at the Whirling Thunder Wellness CenterPhoto courtesy - Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System

Regional

Battle Bus Mobile Arcade Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Hastings

Battle Bus Mobile Arcade Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Hastings

Community Olympics celebrates 30 years of friendly competition in Kearney

Community Olympics celebrates 30 years of friendly competition in Kearney

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

South Heartland Health District Aiming for 2.5 Million Minutes of Activity

South Heartland Health District Aiming for 2.5 Million Minutes of Activity

Two Injured in Rollover Crash Near Holdrege

Two Injured in Rollover Crash Near Holdrege

Watch for Heat Illness as Dangerous Temperatures Continue

Watch for Heat Illness as Dangerous Temperatures Continue

State

County passes moratorium on private power

Nebraska Football Hall of Fame announces 2026 induction class

Crews rescue man trapped in trench in east Lincoln

Columbus high hires new girl's tennis coach

Lincoln woman with six warrants arrested after Norfolk traffic stop

Hay Springs rescinds fireworks ban

Sports

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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