'It's hard': A year after the tornado, families reflect on loss and recovery

'Be prepared, have a plan': Harlan farm family recalls moment tornado hit their house

Seventy-four farmsteads in Shelby County were badly damaged by the Arbor Day tornadoes. After tearing through Minden, the storm veered north through the county, narrowly missing Harlan, Shelby, Tennant and other towns, but causing massive damage to ag operations and rural homes. A year later, the community is rebuilding. The county had $95 million in damage because farm houses, outbuildings, hog confinements and equipment were damaged and destro…

'It's hard': A year after the tornado, families reflect on loss and recovery

By Hannah McIlree Click here for updates on this story     BLAIR, Nebraska (KMTV) — A year after the devastating tornado, families in Blair reflect on their losses and ongoing rebuilding efforts. A year ago, KMTV reporter Hannah McIlree was in Blair during the tornado. There, we met families who lost everything. We went back to see the progress this neighborhood has made. Families who live off Country Road 32 and Old Mill Road are waiting to ret…