Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires

Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades, not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain.

February 11, 2026Updated: February 11, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Jefferson County approves updated zoning and solar regulations plus road plan

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Sen. Ricketts, USACE Assistant Secretary tour Missouri River, talk flooding

Employee in Fairbury school district placed on administrative leave

State

Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage

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Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

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Hometown Liquor, customers support Sidney Girls Club Softball

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Panhandle law enforcement considering area youth detention center

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Central Elementary music class wins $500 through Stretch Across Nebraska contest

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Sports

Norfolk freshman flirts with no-hitter as Panthers get 4th win

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Holly, Rasby earn Terry Gilliland honors at Mitchell meet

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Scottsbluff edges Sidney to win Red Raider Golf Invite

April 8th 2026, 11:11 PM UTC

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

April 8th 2026, 2:27 PM UTC

WNCC softball falls twice to Southeast in exciting action

April 8th 2026, 9:34 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

14 hrs 16 mins ago

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

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

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Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

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