A coal train was derailed in Nebraska last night as tornados, forceful winds and hail storms struck several areas across the region. Approximately 130 train cars west of Ashby, which is in the western portion of the state, were disturbed by a tornado that struck Sunday evening around 6:30pm, Newsweek reported. There were two passengers onboard the train when the terrifying incident occurred, but no one was harmed when the cars went off the tracks, which run along a major state highway. Only railcars towards the back of the train...

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. A coal train was derailed when a powerful tornado struck Nebraska on Sunday evening. Around 130 railcars located west of Ashby were derailed by the tornado, which hit at around 6.27 p.m., local outlet Nebraska Central reported. There were two people on board the train at the time of the incident, but no injuries were reported. The train engine remained upright on the tracks. Jorge Valdez, who witnessed the scene after the...

A family living outside Omaha is sharing their story after a violent hail storm tore through their town, leaving a path of destruction and triggering a viral TikTok with over 44 million views. The severe thunderstorm and tornados moved in on April 17, 2025, transforming a calm evening into chaos within a matter of minutes for those located in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. 80 mph wind gusts and hailstones larger than baseballs smashed windows and vehicles, tore apart trees and roofs, and left people seeking immediate shelter. “It was...

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A man who has been calling for better accessibility at concerts in Lincoln after a "dangerous" experience last year is confident there will not be a repeat. Richard Adams, 45, who runs Facebook page Disabled in Lincoln, has been in talks with Live at Lincoln Castle organisers Cuffe & Taylor to improve the experience for disabled people this year. Issues raised from the 2024 concerts included not being able to see the stage, a lack of accessible toilets and cobbles and cables in the accessibility lane. Cuffe & Taylor said...

The FAA and the NTSB have now taken over the investigation. Three people have died, and their bodies have been recovered after a small plane crash in Nebraska, authorities said. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office said that “a small plane was traveling along the Platte River south of Fremont when it crashed into the river” on Friday night. “The three occupants of the plane have been recovered and are confirmed deceased,” authorities continued. “Those identities will not be released at this time pending next of kin notification.” The Federal Aviation...