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

Grass fire results in evacuation

Grass fire results in evacuation

Grant County Sheriff orders immediate evacuations for Whitman due to wildfire

Grant County Sheriff orders immediate evacuations for Whitman due to wildfire

Sidney High Speech Team completes successful season

Sidney High Speech Team completes successful season

Successfully limit feed cattle in dry conditions

Successfully limit feed cattle in dry conditions

Niobrara Cleanup and 35th Anniversary Set for May 23

Niobrara Cleanup and 35th Anniversary Set for May 23

Middle School teacher arrested in child porn investigation

Middle School teacher arrested in child porn investigation

State

Amazon celebrates 2nd anniversary in Grand Island , 5 million packages delivered

Grass fire results in evacuation

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

No injuries in northwest Nebraska rollover accident

City outlines position in Grand Island Good Life District dispute

Sidney High Speech Team completes successful season

Sports

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

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

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