High Wind Watch, Fire Weather Watch issued for region as winter weather looms

High Wind and Fire Weather Watches issued for the Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and northeast Colorado.

February 16, 2026Updated: February 16, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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

State

Bertrand community rallies to support firefighters battling Johnson Hills Fire

16 hrs 37 mins ago

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

16 hrs 52 mins ago

Donations pour in after historic wildfires bringing hope to devastated Nebraska ranches

16 hrs 59 mins ago

Fire crews quickly contain pair of field flareups east of Fairbury

18 hrs ago

Norfolk nearing record-low precipitation amid ongoing dry conditions

18 hrs 4 mins ago

University of Nebraska releases statement about Sidney plans at former Cabela’s headquarters

19 hrs 34 mins ago

Sports

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

March 30th 2026, 9:39 AM UTC

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

March 29th 2026, 9:56 PM UTC

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

March 29th 2026, 12:36 PM UTC

Eagles Wrap Up Series Against Cougars

March 29th 2026, 4:25 AM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Perfetti's late goal lifts Jets over Avs, 4-2

March 29th 2026, 4:22 AM UTC

First-inning leads don't last vs. CCU

March 28th 2026, 1:59 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC