Nebraska wildfire fight drags into day 7 as winds ease, but danger still looms

Firefighters are battling huge wildfires in western and central Nebraska, as driving winds and dry grass keep the danger high

March 18, 2026Updated: March 18, 2026

By MARGERY A. BECK

Tri County kicks off expansion and renovation plans with groundbreaking

After narrowly passing a revised bond proposal in December, Tri County Public Schools is breaking ground on a large project to renovate and expand the DeWitt campus

Beatrice Police Department receives UTV donation, project lifesaver takes next steps

Summer mosquito spraying underway in Beatrice

Road work set to begin on Highway 8, east of Barneston

State

Name released of Stuart man killed in Gregory County crash

2 hrs 10 mins ago

Downtown Sounds

2 hrs 29 mins ago

Nebraska Mourns the Loss of Long-Time Football Assistant Coach George Darlington

16 hrs 51 mins ago

Kimball Library to install automatic door openers

June 13th 2026, 11:49 PM UTC

46th Norfolk Lions Club Youth Fishing Derby helps bring families together

June 13th 2026, 6:10 PM UTC

New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases

June 13th 2026, 2:38 PM UTC

Sports

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

1 hr 37 mins ago

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

June 13th 2026, 4:03 AM UTC

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

June 9th 2026, 10:07 PM UTC

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

June 8th 2026, 1:06 AM UTC

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

June 6th 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

June 6th 2026, 2:10 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC