Hail, gusty winds and funnel reports accompany severe storms across region

Hail up to 2 inches, 61 mph wind gusts and funnel cloud reports highlighted Monday's severe weather across the Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and northeastern Colorado.

June 2, 2026Updated: June 2, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Hail, gusty winds and funnel reports accompany severe storms across region

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

State

46th Norfolk Lions Club Youth Fishing Derby helps bring families together

Hail, gusty winds and funnel reports accompany severe storms across region

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Water emergency declared in Genoa after main break

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Columbus native inducted as Army noncommissioned officer

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

State

46th Norfolk Lions Club Youth Fishing Derby helps bring families together

New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases

Highway 20 reopens as South Fork Fire near Crawford reaches 42% containment

The Dark Team dominates in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Ted Cruz backs Pete Ricketts, says Nebraska race could decide Senate control

Sports

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey