Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Nebraska panhandle and surrounding region

Severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. for the Nebraska Panhandle and tri-state area. Large hail, strong winds and isolated tornadoes are possible.

July 6, 2025Updated: July 7, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

21-year-old killed in Furnas County crash

St. Cecilia Student Athletes Put Pen to Paper During Signing Day Celebration

Children’s author and illustrator shares creative journey at UNK

Hastings School Board Announce Superintendent Transition Plan

Hastings School Board Accepts Superintendent Resignation

From UNK to DFW: Kellen Skarka oversees operations at one of world’s largest airports

Buffalo County to host America 250 celebration on July 4

State

Fordyce greenhouse grows from small start to 26-year success

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Nebraska panhandle and surrounding region

Regional

21-year-old killed in Furnas County crash

St. Cecilia Student Athletes Put Pen to Paper During Signing Day Celebration

Children’s author and illustrator shares creative journey at UNK

Hastings School Board Announce Superintendent Transition Plan

From UNK to DFW: Kellen Skarka oversees operations at one of world’s largest airports

Buffalo County to host America 250 celebration on July 4

State

Fordyce greenhouse grows from small start to 26-year success

Fairbury couple investigated for child abuse; children removed from home

DOJ joins effort to repeal Nebraska in-state college tuition for certain immigrant students

Fairbury pair arrested on possession, abuse charges

The way our town looks and feels matters

Cherry County recognizes longtime public safety workers

Sports

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Colorado sports notes: Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

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