Red Cross opens shelter, support services for communities impacted by Nebraska wildfires

The American Red Cross has opened a shelter in Brady and is supporting firefighters in North Platte as wildfires continue impacting communities across central and western Nebraska.

March 15, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Beatrice School Board OKs changes in cost to school meals, transportation

Beatrice School Board approves contracts for middle school principals

Convicted serial bank robber charged in new York County bank robbery

Pryce Sandfort to return to Nebraska for senior season

State

Terence Crawford fined $75 for careless driving after stop where police ordered him out at gunpoint

4 hrs 11 mins ago

Ainsworth NRCS field office currently without permanent staff

7 hrs 45 mins ago

Alexis Forney, Lexi Johnson and Lucia Mendez earn Nebraska Broadcasters Association EEO Scholarships

8 hrs 59 mins ago

Hospitals warn Nebraska Medicaid work rules could strain staffing and disrupt care

9 hrs 3 mins ago

Cheyenne County reminds taxpayers of April 30 deadline, urges early mailing amid USPS changes

9 hrs 21 mins ago

Caring for the heartbroken

9 hrs 55 mins ago

Sports

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

17 hrs 54 mins ago

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

21 hrs 48 mins ago

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

April 13th 2026, 3:43 AM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

April 13th 2026, 3:29 AM UTC

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

April 12th 2026, 1:47 PM UTC

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

April 12th 2026, 5:05 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

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