High Wind Watch, Fire Weather Watch issued for region as winter weather looms

High Wind and Fire Weather Watches issued for the Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and northeast Colorado.

February 16, 2026Updated: February 16, 2026
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

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Grass fire results in evacuation 

Grass fire results in evacuation 

Grant County Sheriff orders immediate evacuations for Whitman due to wildfire

Grant County Sheriff orders immediate evacuations for Whitman due to wildfire

Sidney High Speech Team completes successful season

Sidney High Speech Team completes successful season

Successfully limit feed cattle in dry conditions  

Successfully limit feed cattle in dry conditions  

Niobrara Cleanup and 35th Anniversary Set for May 23

Niobrara Cleanup and 35th Anniversary Set for May 23

Middle School teacher arrested in child porn investigation

Middle School teacher arrested in child porn investigation