High winds, ‘radar confirmed’ tornado roll through Cass County
(Weeping Water) -- Portions of southeast Nebraska were also among those assessing damage from Thursday's early morning severe storms and a possible tornado. Cass County Emergency Management Agency officials are among those compiling damage reports after a squall line ripped across portions of southeast Nebraska and sou
Storm rips roof off Bennet business
A storm early Thursday morning ripped the roof off Jung Electric in Bennet, leaving insulation scattered across the ground and significant damage to the building.
Zipline Brewing Company abruptly closes, halts brewing operations
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Zipline Brewing Company announced Thursday it is closing its taproom and beer lounge and ending brewing operations effective immediately. Zipline Brewing Co. has been making craft beer in Lincoln since opening in 2012. Although Zipline Brewing’s brewing operations, taproom and beer lounge are clo
Storms Bring Winds, Hail, Heavy Rain and a Possible Tornado to SE Nebraska Early...
LINCOLN–(KFOR June 11)–Severe weather early Thursday morning dropped large hail, heavy rain, produced damaging winds and even spawned a tornado in southeast Nebraska. It was around 3:15am when the first severe thunderstorm warnings were posted for portions of Seward, Saline, Butler and Lancaster counties, mostly west a
Case against man accused in death of Nebraska State Patrol trooper to be dismissed...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The case against a Palmyra man who was charged in the death of a Nebraska State Patrol trooper which resulted in a mistrial, will be dismissed. Cass County Attorney Christopher Perrone told First Alert 6 on Thursday the case against Thomas Jordan for the death of Trooper Kyle McAcy would be dismiss
Police identify 19-year-old killed in south Lincoln crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department has identified the man killed in Tuesday’s deadly crash as 19-year-old Jonathan Delacruz-Ramirez. LPD and emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Nebraska Parkway and Eiger Drive at 11:41 p.m. for a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV.
Osborn Turns in 12,500 Signatures to Secure Spot on Nebraska Senate Ballot
LINCOLN, NEB — Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn on Thursday submitted roughly 12,500 petition signatures in Lincoln, clearing what his campaign says is the threshold needed to qualify for Nebraska’s 2026 ballot, pending state verification. Osborn turned in the signatures at Cornhusker Office Plaza in downto
Iowa’s chances of stealing a Nebraska legacy prospect just got a massive boost
Kitrell said the Hawkeyes are very high on his list, and his official visit solidified that.
As drought persists, federal officials urge Nebraska farmers to meet July 15 reporting deadline
LINCOLN, Neb. – Recent drought conditions are continuing to hit Nebraska agriculture hard, putting a heavy financial strain on local farmers and ranchers. To help producers navigate recovery, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is partnering with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for a free webinar explaining available
WATCH: Night Beat with Jessica Blum June 10, 2026
Fast-moving wildfire in the Panhandle has burned nearly 16,000 acres, 19-year-old motorcyclist dies in a southeast Lincoln crash & more.

















