Tornado watch issued for southwest and north-central Nebraska

Tornado Watch issued until 10 p.m. MDT for much of western Nebraska, including Deuel, Keith, Perkins, Chase, Garden and Sheridan counties. Large hail, damaging winds and a tornado or two are possible.

May 30, 2026Updated: May 30, 2026

By Hunter Arterburn

Tornado watch issued for southwest and north-central Nebraska

Regional

Jimmy Johns notes Nebraska City's high traffic counts

Man accused of splitting woman’s head open with a metal bat in Lincoln

Feds pause Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger

Pancreatic cancer director sues NU for alleged racial discrimination, malpractice

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

Fire victim restores truck for neighbor who helped search for dog

State

Tornado Warning issued for south central Kimball County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Cheyenne County

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Tour Nebraska Car Show rolls through Verdigre

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for western Kimball County, southeast Wyoming

Sports

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

Ag & Outdoor

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