Containment grows on Morrill Fire as crews battle interior hotspots amid ongoing fire danger

Containment on the Morrill Fire has jumped to 67% as crews battle interior hotspots. The fire remains Nebraska’s largest ever at over 643,000 acres, with extreme fire danger continuing across the region.

March 19, 2026Updated: March 19, 2026
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

JCH&L CEO Holly Wolff to step down in September

Fairbury's Jefferson Community Health and Life announced Monday that CEO Holly Wolff will be resigning from her position in September.

Clatonia to consider lifting water conservation, explore options to add second well

The Southeast Nebraska village of Clatonia has been under a water usage restriction for the last month after learning that its lone water well was not pumping properly. Now, the tiny Gage County town is assessing its next steps.

Straight out of Canada, Fairbury cemetery receives second columbarium

The Fairbury cemetery is running out of space for its cremations. So this week, they erected a new columbarium, with assistance from a crew from Canada.