Red Flag Warning issued for Thursday as critical fire conditions threaten Panhandle region

Red Flag Warning in effect Thursday across the Panhandle. Gusty winds and low humidity could spark fast-moving fires.

April 16, 2026Updated: April 16, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Waddling Into Town? Valentine Council to Consider Allowing Ducks Into City Limits, Possible Water Study, Wellness Center Funding Application and Subdivision Plans

Waddling Into Town? Valentine Council to Consider Allowing Ducks Into City Limits, Possible Water Study, Wellness Center Funding Application and Subdivision Plans

Amid Harsh National Political Rhetoric, a Different Kind of Message in Cherry County Sheriff’s Race

Amid Harsh National Political Rhetoric, a Different Kind of Message in Cherry County Sheriff’s Race

Cardenas wins Morrill County sheriff primary; Metz, Erdman lead commissioner race

Cardenas wins Morrill County sheriff primary; Metz, Erdman lead commissioner race

Cheyenne County voters select Hajek, Onstott in Republican primary races

Hajek, Onstott win Cheyenne County primary races

Deuel County voters approve cemetery levy; commissioner races decided in primary election

Deuel County voters approve cemetery levy; commissioner races decided in primary election

Oshkosh voters approve extension of local sales tax for infrastructure projects

Oshkosh voters approve extension of local sales tax for infrastructure projects

State

Newcomer Ohri, incumbent Buschkoetter lead Kearney council primary vote

Scott Petersen wins GOP primary race for Nebraska secretary of state against incumbent Bob Evnen

Waddling Into Town? Valentine Council to Consider Allowing Ducks Into City Limits, Possible Water Study, Wellness Center Funding Application and Subdivision Plans

Amid Harsh National Political Rhetoric, a Different Kind of Message in Cherry County Sheriff’s Race

Ricketts secures primary victory during Kearney watch party

Red flag warnings, dangerous fire conditions continue across western Nebraska, northeast Colorado

Sports

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Doane hosting 2026 NAIA baseball opening round in Lincoln

WNCC baseball ends season with loss to Southeast at regionals

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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