Thunderstorm Warning until 9:30 p.m. for Panhandle counties

Will impact Scotts Bluff, Morrill, Banner, Kimball and Cheyenne counties

July 9, 2026Updated: July 9, 2026

By Forrest Hershberger

Thunderstorm Warning until 9:30 p.m. for Panhandle counties

Regional

Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Former Nebraska wrestler A.J. Ferrari arrested in Douglas County

After Nebraska sanctions and federal charges, Iowa nurse surrenders license

Douglas County deputy’s firing tied to CSAM tip, AI nude images

Colombian woman, Venezuelan man sentenced in Omaha child sex trafficking case

State

Prairie School reunion planned for August 1 at Overland Trail Museum

Thunderstorm Warning until 9:30 p.m. for Panhandle counties

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

PlainsWest Court Appointed Special Advocates Program requests funds from Kimball County Commissioners

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Sports

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

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