This is the story of the 2024 Elkhorn tornado as it played out in the atmosphere above Nebraska, among people in its menacing path, and those in the weather office.
OVERTON — It was a windy day on Friday as the Overton Eagles and S-E-M Mustangs track and field teams competed at the Elm Creek Buffalo meet in Overton.
OGALLALA — The Southwest Conference golf meet was held on Thursday, May 2 at Crandall Creek Golf Course in Ogallala.
Severe weather, including tornadoes, threaten the Great Plains and Midwest Monday into Tuesday.
A tornado watch has been issued for south central Nebraska until 7 p.m. Monday. Heavy rain and lightning will be common. Damaging wind and hail are expected in spots and a couple tornadoes are possible.
On Thursday, Overton High School’s Honor Society inducted new members and presented scholastic awards. Several students received awards, many receiving more than one.
Overton High School graduated 16 seniors on Saturday. Adysen McCarter was valedictorian. Principal Brian Fleischman became emotional while introducing the salutatorian, his son Braden Fleischman. Usher Jace Jeffries saved the day with a box of tissues.
Severe storms are expected Monday afternoon and evening.
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LEXINGTON — Another successful post season win for the No. 4 seed Minutemen of Lexington as they took a second half comeback in a 2-1 win over the No. 13 seed Elkhorn Antlers at the Class B-4 District final.
After missing the final stretch of last season, Lindsay Krause came out strong to lead the Huskers in a spring sweep in Kearney.
The Lexington Regional Health Center directors heard Tuesday about notable achievements and future endeavors for the hospital.
Five-star freshman Dylan Raiola heads into the summer as a frontrunner to start for Nebraska. That may make him an outlier among the blue-chip quarterbacks in his class.
An active jet stream pattern in the western half of the country means that the first half of May will favor more tornadoes in the Great Plains.
So much of what we build cannot withstand the power of nature. ... It makes me appreciate and understand that the most important things in the world are relationships, not possessions.
As you get older, in some ways you become much more aware of things. You notice and appreciate the beauty of sunsets, the rhythmic sounds of nature, the love you feel around family and friends. It just seems you are much more in tune with the things that make you happy or bring you pleasure.…
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About 450 to 500 headstones were damaged by the tornado that swept through the Elkhorn area. Workers from multiple monument companies sprung into action.
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In the wake of the devastating tornadoes that wreaked havoc across eastern Nebraska last week, Lexington’s Platte Valley Auto and Cozad’s Studio 6 Bistro have come together in a display of solidarity and compassion.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will honor three individuals with special awards at its May 4 Omaha commencement at 9 a.m. at Baxter Arena.
CHADRON — A Eustis student was among Chadron State College Art Guild students who traveled to Salt Lake City in early April to tour different museums.
Wilson Public Library sets up monthly public “Community Chats” with a special guest talking about what they’re involved with in Cozad. At noon Wednesday, May 8, Jordan Starman will be at the library to chat about the revamp of the Cozad Chamber’s golf tournament and the Parking Lot Party.
Storms are likely during the evening and overnight hours as a cold front moves over Nebraska and western Iowa. Heavy rain and lightning will be common and damaging wind and hail could occur in spots. Full details on the timing and threats here.
The Overton Golf Course was the host site for this year’s Fort Kearny Conference golf invite.
SCOTTSBLUFF — The Lexington Minutemaids traveled to Scottsbluff to kick-off their post season in the Class B-8 sub-districts.
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