Multi-day Red Flag Warning issued as extreme fire danger continues across western Nebraska

A multi-day Red Flag Warning is in effect across western Nebraska through Saturday as heat, wind and low humidity create extreme fire danger. Any new fire could spread rapidly.

March 18, 2026Updated: March 18, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Multi-day Red Flag Warning issued as extreme fire danger continues across western Nebraska

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Huskers excited for home regional, Jasa to start vs. SDSU

City officials share thoughts, next steps after Beatrice selected as possible NPPD small modular site

Reynolds woman charged with child abuse, connection to burglaries

34-year-old Echo Johnson is now facing five charges, including four felony counts, in connection to a string of burglaries in the Reynolds area

State

Box Butte County Sheriff's Office investigating Hemingford incident involving mental health crisis

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Thefts reported in Potter area, second Sidney business

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Feds pause Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger

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Two vehicles collide at 17J Link, Old Post Road

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One dead after two-vehicle crash on Kearney overpass

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Pancreatic cancer director sues NU for alleged racial discrimination, malpractice

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Sports

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

8 hrs 58 mins ago

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

14 hrs 57 mins ago

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

18 hrs 33 mins ago

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

21 hrs 46 mins ago

Kimball students earn medals at State Track

May 28th 2026, 6:12 PM UTC

Grand Island Fighting Cranes Beat Hastings in Diamond Baseball League Opener

May 28th 2026, 3:06 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

1 hr 17 mins ago

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

22 hrs 50 mins ago

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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