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

Hall County Ag Committee delivers free lunches to farmers during harvest

Hall County Ag Committee delivers free lunches to farmers during harvest

Grand Island student to represent Nebraska at National Civics Bee in Washington, D.C.

Grand Island student to represent Nebraska at National Civics Bee in Washington, D.C.

Colorado man arrested after high-speed pursuit on I-80

Colorado man arrested after high-speed pursuit on I-80

Threads Across Nebraska brings hundreds of quilts to Kearney for annual show

Threads Across Nebraska brings hundreds of quilts to Kearney for annual show

New $18.8 million initiative aims to protect Nebraska grasslands

Nebraska's grasslands are disappearing. An $18.8 million effort aims to protect them

NU Regents approve $557 million Project Health cost increase, extend president's contract

NU Regents approve $557 million Project Health cost increase, extend president's contract

State

Hall County Ag Committee delivers free lunches to farmers during harvest

Valentine students take science lessons to new heights with homemade hot air balloons

Grand Island student to represent Nebraska at National Civics Bee in Washington, D.C.

First human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Nance County this year

Nebraska AG’s Office seeks $19,000 in attorneys’ fees from City of Lincoln after charter fight

Northeast Lincoln fire causes $161K in damage, displaces six people

Sports

West Holt halfway to a win at the NSAA Girls' Golf Championships

Huskers working to adjust to late kickoff time, ahead of tilt with Oregon

NCN EXCLUSIVE: 1-on-1 with Connor Essegian

Despite solid second half, Doane can’t do enough damage against Dordt

Third quarter surge lifts Fillmore Central past Wilber-Clatonia in latest rivalry battle

Sidney Shuts Out Kearney Catholic 42-0

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer