2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died

May 21, 2026Updated: May 21, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Regional

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Sterling area with ping pong ball-size hail threat

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Sterling area with ping pong ball-size hail threat

Severe thunderstorm warning expands across southern Nebraska Panhandle

Severe thunderstorm warning expands across southern Nebraska Panhandle

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southern Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store

Car vs motorcycle accident results in minor injuries

Car vs motorcycle accident results in minor injuries

Night of Hope in 26th year serving local cancer families

Night of Hope in 26th year serving local cancer families

State

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Sterling area with ping pong ball-size hail threat

Grand Island bakery rallies support for employee after St. Libory tornado destroys home

Severe thunderstorm warning expands across southern Nebraska Panhandle

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Dodge County investigation leads to arrest in child sexual assault case

KCTS Transfer Station to close next month

Sports

Ogallala claims District C-5 golf title as area golfers punch tickets to state

Josh Jung hits tiebreaking single in 9th inning as Rangers rally for 5-4 win over Rockies

Sidney medals three times on opening day of Class B state track meet

Hitchcock County, Perkins County qualify for state at Class D-5 district golf meet

Some of the best track and field athletes in state history will compete in State Meet

Sidney captures first district golf title since 2007

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project