Winter storm shuts down long stretches of I-80 in Wyoming as snow, power outages hammer region

A powerful spring snowstorm has shut down long stretches of I-80 across Wyoming.

May 18, 2026Updated: May 19, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Winter storm shuts down long stretches of I-80 in Wyoming as snow, power outages hammer region

Regional

Potter-Dix One Act takes first place at first competition of the season

Potter-Dix One Act takes first place at first competition of the season

Bridgeport Public Library moves forward on Teen Room Renovation following $50K grant

Bridgeport Public Library moves forward on Teen Room Renovation following $50K grant

Sidney Elks Lodge celebrates Veterans Day with 10th Annual Bean Feed

Sidney Elks Lodge celebrates Veterans Day with 10th Annual Bean Feed

Regional West's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Celebrates 1,000 Cardiac Maintenance Session Milestones

Regional West's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Celebrates 1,000 Cardiac Maintenance Session Milestones

State

‘Best cat ever’: Commission approves project honoring Cameron, Nebraska’s ‘Capitol Cat’

$32 million in additional funding proposed for UNL agriculture research facility

Potter-Dix One Act takes first place at first competition of the season

Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft apps

How Mullen volleyball went from 1 win to state champions

Union Pacific temporarily closes two downtown Columbus railroad crossings

Sports

Adams Central Flips 2-7 Season Into State Semifinal Run

Previewing the 125th matchup between Doane and Hastings with Hastings head coach Matt Franzen

Youth basketball tips off in Sidney

Huskers roll by Lindenwood to improve to 3-0

Husker Baseball Pledge Kowen Rader, Five Other Patriots Sign Letter of Intent

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Midland Recap, Hastings Preview

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer