Morrill, Cottonwood Fires near full containment as crews begin scaling back

Both the Morrill and Cottonwood fires are now 98% contained as crews begin scaling back resources. Fire officials warn hot, dry conditions continue with high risk for new fires.

March 24, 2026Updated: March 24, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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Jefferson County, southeast Nebraska candidates share thoughts at candidate forum

Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

Fairbury hosting candidate forum Tuesday night

State

Kotsiopulos appointed to fill Kearney council seat during Straatmann’s military duty

3 hrs 32 mins ago

Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

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Proposed event venue denied permit by Kearney City Council

5 hrs 10 mins ago

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Community celebrates new trail in Chadron

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Kimball Longhorns took home medals from Best in the West Tournament

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Sports

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

April 28th 2026, 2:01 PM UTC

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

April 26th 2026, 2:18 PM UTC

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

April 24th 2026, 5:54 PM UTC

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April 24th 2026, 4:11 PM UTC

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

April 22nd 2026, 2:09 PM UTC

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

April 21st 2026, 5:42 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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