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

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

'Very important to us to be part of the community': Business celebrating 60 years in Beatrice by giving back

'Very important to us to be part of the community': Business celebrating 60 years in Beatrice by giving back

JD Vance rally draws 950 people in North Platte, according to Vance officials

The event at the D&N Event Center drew supporters of different ages, including students who skipped school to see the vice president.

State

Independent Dan Osborn visits Kimball

15 hrs 5 mins ago

Creighton students dance to raise money for Children’s Nebraska

October 25th 2026, 2:51 AM UTC

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

October 24th 2026, 11:54 PM UTC

22-year-old dies in crash north of Hartington

October 24th 2026, 7:51 PM UTC

Flood receives NAHB Defender of Housing Award in Norfolk

October 24th 2026, 1:48 AM UTC

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

October 23rd 2026, 10:40 PM UTC

Sports

Sidney Tops Cozad 35-19 to Complete Third Straight Undefeated Regular Season

October 24th 2026, 7:34 PM UTC

Nebraska high school football playoff brackets released

October 24th 2026, 5:16 PM UTC

Beatrice runner Ribble places 3rd at state cross country

October 24th 2026, 2:11 PM UTC

Plainview/Osmond plays spoiler in week 9

October 24th 2026, 3:38 AM UTC

Liam Gonzalez becomes Norfolk High's first boys cross country state champion

October 24th 2026, 12:29 AM UTC

Wayne bounces back from first-set loss for third place finish at Mid-State tournament

October 23rd 2026, 12:48 PM 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