High Wind Watch, Fire Weather Watch issued for region as winter weather looms

High Wind and Fire Weather Watches issued for the Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and northeast Colorado.

February 16, 2026Updated: February 16, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

High Wind Watch, Fire Weather Watch issued for region as winter weather looms

Regional

Hastings Businesses Give Away More Than $7,000 in Prizes During KHAS Tour

Hastings Businesses Give Away More Than $7,000 in Prizes During KHAS Tour

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault

Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault

Two Injured in Holdrege Crash Involving Horse Trailer

Two Injured in Holdrege Crash Involving Horse Trailer

Annual ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive Concludes in Hastings

Annual ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive Concludes in Hastings

State

Fisher's "pink school" closes its doors for the final time after 150 years

2026 Sidney Cruisin’ Night welcomes summer

Firefighters respond to morning structure fire

Offutt Air Force Base, local emergency groups stage mass casualty exercise

The 19th Landon Bos Memorial Bicycle Rodeo helps children stay safe

Over banks in Saline County

Sports

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists