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

Regional

Walmart call determined to be 'swatting' incident

Authorities respond to threat at Sidney Walmart

Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

Community celebrates new trail in Chadron

Hay Springs athlete earns top honors at Best in the West meet

Valentine Chamber names new executive director

State

Walmart call determined to be 'swatting' incident

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

Regional

Walmart call determined to be 'swatting' incident

Authorities respond to threat at Sidney Walmart

Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

Community celebrates new trail in Chadron

Hay Springs athlete earns top honors at Best in the West meet

Valentine Chamber names new executive director

State

Walmart call determined to be 'swatting' incident

‘I am most looking forward to the competitiveness’: Kimball’s Braxton Miller to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Authorities respond to threat at Sidney Walmart

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

Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

Proposed event venue denied permit by Kearney City Council

Sports

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

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

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Five Tri County athletes celebrate college commitments at 2026 Signing Day

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety