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

Celebrate Bird Month in Nebraska

Celebrate Bird Month in Nebraska

Two officers join Sidney Police Department

Two officers join Sidney Police Department

Pressey Fire burns nearly 9,000 acres

Pressey Fire burns nearly 9,000 acres

Low interest disaster loans now available

Low interest disaster loans now available

Andrews Fire near Valentine fully contained at 570 acres

Andrews Fire near Valentine fully contained at 570 acres

District 47 Legislative Update

District 47 Legislative Update

State

Amid federal election overhaul efforts, Nebraska officials say ‘nothing has changed’ for May primary

Celebrate Bird Month in Nebraska

Two officers join Sidney Police Department

USDA relocation plan to bring research project, jobs to Nebraska facility

Old Freighter's Museum opens research center

Pressey Fire burns nearly 9,000 acres

Sports

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

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

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

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