Mark Vail

2 weeks ago | klin.com | Mark Vail

Governor Jim Pillen signed the 2025-2027 State Biennium Budget and issued line item vetos late Wednesday. In a late night news release Pillen said he was disappointed that LB170 failed to pass, which would have provided additional property tax relief to Nebraskans and would have built on the work undertaken over the last two and a half years to provide relief.

2 weeks ago | klin.com | Mark Vail

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Omaha/Valley, NE., updated the Severe Weather potential for this afternoon into overnight. The biggest threat appears to be large hail of 2 inch diameter or larger. Strong winds with gust to 70-mph are possible if storms develop. The more specific timing forecast indicates the greatest threat to the Lincoln area is between 5 and 7 pm and the Omaha area between 6 and 8 pm.

2 weeks ago | klin.com | Mark Vail

There is a 60-90% chance of storms this afternoon and evening with a 15-40% chance of severe weather. The highest threat will be in southeast Nebraska into southwest Iowa from 3 PM through midnight. Large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, and localized flooding will all be possible. The Lincoln Airport reported 1.66 inches of rain between 9 pm Sunday and 5 am Monday. Southern Seward County and Northeastern Saline County had reported rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches.

2 weeks ago | klin.com | Mark Vail

The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued severe weather details as potential severe storms are possible this evening into overnight (15-30% chance). The highest likelihood of storms developing especially in southeast NE and southwest IA. Hail and heavy rain leading to localized flooding will be the primary hazards, though strong winds and brief tornadoes will be possible.

3 weeks ago | canadianinquirer.net | Mark Vail |Wake Forest

By Mark I. Vail, Wake Forest University; The ConversationFriedrich Merz received a rude shock on the morning of May 6, 2025, as he prepared to lose the “in-waiting” qualifier from his title as German chancellor.