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10 Years Later: Pilger, Nebraska standing strong after EF-4 tornadoes on June 16, 2014

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2 years ago

June 17, 2024

10 Years Later: Pilger, Nebraska standing strong after EF-4 tornadoes on June 16, 2014

PILGER, Neb. (KTIV) – On June 16, 2014, four EF-4 tornadoes touched down in northeast Nebraska. One of them tore through the Village of Pilger, damaging or destroying over half of the buildings in the Stanton County town.

The four violent tornadoes erupted over an hour and a half that afternoon. The first EF-4 struck an in-home daycare outside of Stanton. Thankfully, no one was injured inside.

The 2nd EF-4, what would be the first of the twins, tore a diagonal path through the Village of Pilger, all but leveling the small community of under 400. A 5-year-old girl was killed in Pilger, her mother critically injured as they attempted to seek shelter.

The 3rd EF-4, the second of the twins, would developed alongside its sister, tearing a path through the countryside. The twins would travel in sync across Stanton County, eventually crossing paths and dissipating.

Another person was killed when the truck they were driving was swept off the road in the twisters.

A 4th EF-4 would be the last to develop, destroying several rural homes and farms outside of Wakefield.

This day would go down in meteorological history, and change the landscape of rural northeast Nebraska forever.

Coming up this Thursday night, a special, extended edition of News 4 at 6 with KTIV’s Matt Breen and Chief Meteorologist Ron Demers.

Join us for a KTIV News 4 Special Report: “The Town Too Tough To Die: The Pilger Tornadoes – 10 Years Later.”

You’ll hear from first responders, survivors and we will show you never-before-seen video.

This special, hour long report airs this Thursday night at 6 on KTIV.

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Huskers/OSU game three canceled

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March 1, 2026

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The third matchup this weekend between No. 9 Nebraska and No. 21 Oklahoma State was canceled Sunday due to expected bad weather in the Stillwater, Okla., area. The Cowgirls won the first matchup Thursday, 2-1 in 11 innings, while the Cornhuskers won Saturday, 4-3. The game will not be made up.

Nebraska now prepares for its home opener Thursday at Bowlin Stadium as the Huskers take on South Dakota State in a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

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March 1, 2026

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

MINDEN, Neb. (KSNB) – The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Kearney County Sheriff’s Office and Kearney County Attorney’s Office, is investigating an attempted murder/suicide in rural Kearney County.

The Kearney County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene Saturday afternoon.

According to NSP, three children and a woman had gunshot wounds, with the woman found dead.

The three children were transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney and treated for their injuries. Two of the children have since been transported to Children’s Hospital in Omaha.

NSP said all three children are expected to survive. The children are all under the age of 12.

This investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

According to NSP, names are not being released at this time to protect the identities of the victims.

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

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February 28, 2026

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

Ten UNK students will perform with other outstanding instrumentalists from across the state as part of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band. Front row, from left: Olivia Kohmetscher, Kaia Johnson, Douglas Davidchik, Micah Feddersen and Avery Reitz. Back row, from left: Evan Porter, Ike Smith, Kaitlyn Obrecht, Cameron Grafel and Chloe Harms. (Courtesy UNK, Click to enlarge)

KEARNEY, Neb – Ten students will represent the University of Nebraska at Kearney as members of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band.

They’ll perform 11:30 a.m. March 7 in Kimball Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus as part of the 65th annual Nebraska State Bandmasters Association convention. The concert is free and open to the public.

The Nebraska Intercollegiate Band includes outstanding instrumentalists from colleges and universities across the state. Students selected for the honor spend time rehearsing together in Lincoln before performing for the public. This year’s ensemble is led by guest conductor Donald McKinney, director of bands at Indiana University.

“Rehearsing and performing in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band will be an excellent opportunity for experiential learning,” said professor Duane Bierman, director of bands at UNK. “Not only will these students get a great musical experience but they will also get a chance to expand their network and grow their interpersonal skills.”

Students representing UNK include:
Broken Bow – Cameron Grafel, horn
Columbus – Douglas Davidchik, clarinet
Elm Creek – Chloe Harms, euphonium
Grand Island – Olivia Kohmetscher, tenor saxophone
Kearney – Ike Smith, trumpet
Kearney – Micah Feddersen, trumpet
Kearney – Avery Reitz, string bass and tuba
La Vista – Kaitlyn Obrecht, piano
Minden – Evan Porter, percussion
Ravenna – Kaia Johnson, flute