Evacuation alert issued for Newport, NE due to nearby wildfire

Residents of Newport are being advised to prepare for a possible evacuation as a wildfire burns northwest of the town.

September 30, 2024Updated: September 30, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Niobrara Valley Preserve near Norden pursuing Dark Sky designation

Niobrara Valley Preserve near Norden pursuing Dark Sky designation

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

SAGA introduces Katie Raffelson as summer intern

SAGA introduces Katie Raffelson as summer intern

Former Valentine police officer charged with assault in Omaha

Former Valentine police officer charged with assault in Omaha

Latest on Brand Bill: Sen. Tanya Storer weighs in

Latest on Brand Bill: Sen. Tanya Storer weighs in

State

Niobrara Valley Preserve near Norden pursuing Dark Sky designation

Kearney SportsPlex celebrates first anniversary

Four train cars derail in North Platte

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

NSP Investigating Apparent Murder-Attempted Suicide in Polk County

Upgraded athletic complex on the way in Madison as construction starts soon

Sports

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

WNCC softball falls twice to Southeast in exciting action

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

Norfolk announces new coaches for girls basketball, cross country, dance

Norfolk recognizes former Northeast soccer player drafted by FC Dallas

Kiger Finishes Second at CSU Rodeo

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland