Unusually warm and dry winter has forecasters predicting similar months ahead

For many Nebraskans, winter usually means snow-covered fields and frigid mornings.

February 11, 2026Updated: February 12, 2026
By Tyler Murphy

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

Fire crews quickly contain pair of field flareups east of Fairbury

Fire crews quickly contain pair of field flareups east of Fairbury

Candidate for Gage County Sheriff no longer with department

Candidate for Gage County Sheriff no longer with department

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend