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

2026 tree planter of the year extols bur oak

2026 tree planter of the year extols bur oak

Fairbury debuts new city offices, council chambers

Fairbury debuts new city offices, council chambers

Beatrice Fire and Rescue receives new ambulance

Beatrice Fire and Rescue receives new ambulance

America 250 time capsule awaits 2076

America 250 time capsule awaits 2076

State

Will Werthimer visits Kearney High as trumpet player for Zach Bryan

8 hrs 57 mins ago

District 47 Legislative Update

9 hrs 47 mins ago

Price Cream Co. receives 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Award

10 hrs 2 mins ago

Beatrice murder suspect ordered held with bond

10 hrs 3 mins ago

Short standoff ends with arrest in Ogallala

10 hrs 39 mins ago

Quick response keeps wildfire near Gordon under an acre

10 hrs 57 mins ago

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

April 22nd 2026, 2:09 PM UTC

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

April 21st 2026, 5:42 PM UTC

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

April 20th 2026, 6:48 PM UTC

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

April 20th 2026, 3:16 AM UTC

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

April 20th 2026, 3:15 AM UTC

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

April 19th 2026, 4:08 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC