"Largest fire in Nebraska history": Morrill Fire grows to nearly 549,000 acres across western Nebraska

Crews from more than 30 departments are battling the fire as Blackhawk helicopters and National Guard crews assist. One death has been confirmed.

March 15, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Rekindle grows Graduation Fire to more than 100 acres in Banner County

Rekindle grows Graduation Fire to more than 100 acres in Banner County

Chief offers 'State of Police' address to city council

Chief offers 'State of Police' address to city council

American Legion Post No. 17 awards scholarship to Sidney senior

American Legion Post No. 17 awards scholarship to Sidney senior

NDOT announces Heartland Expressway work near Scottsbluff, Gering

NDOT announces Heartland Expressway work near Scottsbluff, Gering

Kimball Library Anti-social Book club receives positive feedback

Kimball Library Anti-social Book club receives positive feedback

On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans

On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans

State

Rekindle grows Graduation Fire to more than 100 acres in Banner County

Chief offers 'State of Police' address to city council

Tensions flare at Norfolk town hall as Flood fields questions from constituents

Fire damages apartment building under construction in Cheyenne

Horizon Biofuels denies allegations in second lawsuit tied to deadly Fremont explosion

New mural aims to capture the spirit of Platte County

Sports

Sidney softball teams split with Holyoke

Peetz trio selected for Colorado North in 6-Man All-Star Classic

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

2026 Nebraska Girls Tennis State Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

Kearney Catholic girls track secures three-peat

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20