How National Weather Service tracks Nebraska wildfires with satellite technology

National Weather Service is using satellite technology to spot fires and direct crews where they need to go

April 24, 2026Updated: April 24, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

How National Weather Service tracks Nebraska wildfires with satellite technology

Regional

Morrill County deputies seize fentanyl pills, meth during traffic stop

Morrill County deputies seize fentanyl pills, meth during traffic stop

Big Boy rolls into Sidney as historic east coast tour begins

Big Boy rolls into Sidney as historic east coast tour begins

Downtown Sounds performer Kimberly Meyer earns national music award nomination

Downtown Sounds performer Kimberly Meyer earns national music award nomination

Endangered Missing Advisory issued for 18-year-old last possibly seen in Sidney

Endangered Missing Advisory issued for 18-year-old last possibly seen in Sidney

Two seriously injured in I-80 construction zone crash near Ogallala

Crash in Keith County construction zone traps two victims near Ogallala

Addressing the housing issue in the Panhandle

Addressing the housing issue in the Panhandle

State

Morrill County deputies seize fentanyl pills, meth during traffic stop

Big Boy rolls into Sidney as historic east coast tour begins

Stanton celebrates Memorial Day at new veterans memorial

Thayer County digs into history to commemorate Memorial Day

Legion installing flag display for six services

Downtown Sounds performer Kimberly Meyer earns national music award nomination

Sports

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

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Shaydyn Rasby, Katelyn Walker win state titles as area athletes close strong in Omaha

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Murray State CC, of Oklahoma, wins NJCAA Division 2 Golf Title

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