Mitch Match! Presented by Nielsen Insurance

February 19, 2026Updated: February 19, 2026

By Mitch Gallant

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Regional

Fire south of Peetz grows to 4,000 acres; evacuation orders lifted

Multiple agencies respond to Northeast Colorado grass fire

As Nebraska early reading scores decline, literacy events aim to help families

Rollover sparks wind-driven grass fire south of Peetz; evacuations ordered

Highway 113 closed as grass fire burns south of Peetz

Defendant facing felony charges arraigned in Kimball County Court

Valentine dance team wins two state championships after season of injuries

Kimball 2026 Election ballot continues filling up as deadline nears

State

Fire south of Peetz grows to 4,000 acres; evacuation orders lifted

Mitch Match! Presented by Nielsen Insurance

Regional

Fire south of Peetz grows to 4,000 acres; evacuation orders lifted

As Nebraska early reading scores decline, literacy events aim to help families

Rollover sparks wind-driven grass fire south of Peetz; evacuations ordered

Defendant facing felony charges arraigned in Kimball County Court

Valentine dance team wins two state championships after season of injuries

Kimball 2026 Election ballot continues filling up as deadline nears

State

Fire south of Peetz grows to 4,000 acres; evacuation orders lifted

As Nebraska early reading scores decline, literacy events aim to help families

Helicopter transport from Higway 2 crash

Jacy Todd found guilty on 24 counts tied to medical marijuana petition

Nebraskan named to national conservation Hall of Distinction

Entire Boyd County Sheriff’s Department resigns over two days

Sports

Crawford's 26 lead South Dakota past Omaha 89-72

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Feb. 25

Sidney advances to district final with 57-36 win over Omaha Mercy

Bulldogs Rough Up Raiders in Playoff Win

Raiders End Knights' BBB Season

Andrews' 20 help Boise State knock off Wyoming 72-62

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks releasing rainbow trout this spring

Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales

Outdoors notes: Archery paddlefish applications to be accepted March 1-14

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available

Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills education events set for February

After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska