How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 3/31/2026

U.S. stocks surged to their best day since last spring, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 1,100 points as doubt swings back to hope on Wall Street for a possible end to the war with Iran

March 31, 2026Updated: March 31, 2026
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Hail, funnel cloud and 71 mph winds reported during severe storms across region

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming on Saturday, producing large hail, a reported funnel cloud and wind gusts exceeding 70 mph.

Multi-vehicle crash closes Interstate 80 near Ogallala

A major multi-vehicle crash involving numerous semi-trucks has closed a large stretch of Interstate 80 in western Nebraska Saturday evening.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for western Nebraska, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming

The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming until 9 p.m. MDT Saturday.

Art, music and poetry create connection in downtown Valentine

The sounds of live music drifted through downtown Valentine Friday night as shoppers browsed artwork, visited local businesses and gathered with neighbors during the city's annual Art Walk.

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

Sidney police: Recent incidents not connected, investigation into white van continues

The Sidney Police Department says several recent incidents that had been linked by public speculation were determined to be unrelated following an investigation.