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

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

Trump rallies supporters in Grand Island, campaigns for Nebraska Republicans

Thousands of people gathered in Grand Island Monday to hear President Donald Trump speak as he campaigned for Republican candidates and promoted his administration’s policies.

Colandrea’s running ability a major spark to Husker offense

7-Brew Drive Thru Coffee grand opening in Beatrice

Trump rally draws supporters from across Nebraska

State

Trump rallies supporters in Grand Island, campaigns for Nebraska Republicans

2 hrs 9 mins ago

Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red-dyed diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska

5 hrs 2 mins ago

Osborn and Walz respond to Trump rally

5 hrs 4 mins ago

Protesters gather outside Trump rally in Grand Island

5 hrs 5 mins ago

New owners of Beatrice Bakery meet with mayor, city council

5 hrs 18 mins ago

WeeShire Mains creates free guidebook ‘Big Feelings, Little Tools’

6 hrs 33 mins ago

Sports

Colandrea’s running ability a major spark to Husker offense

10 hrs 30 mins ago

Doane rues frustrating missed chances in Homecoming defeat to Mount Marty

October 5th 2026, 2:40 AM UTC

Diller-Odell shuts down Meridian in Homecoming blanking

October 5th 2026, 1:17 AM UTC

Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame inducts latest class

October 4th 2026, 11:58 PM UTC

Huskers dominate second half, pull away from Maryland for 48-23 win

October 4th 2026, 2:33 AM UTC

Defensive dominance delivers 17-14 win for Wayne St.

October 4th 2026, 12:49 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC