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

Regional

Grand Island man pleads not guilty after fight during ICE-related student walkout

Grand Island man pleads not guilty after fight during ICE-related student walkout

Kearney nonprofit steps in to feed firefighters battling central Nebraska wildfire

Kearney nonprofit steps in to feed firefighters battling central Nebraska wildfire

Will Werthimer visits Kearney High as trumpet player for Zach Bryan

Will Werthimer visits Kearney High as trumpet player for Zach Bryan

Hastings Book Store Celebrates Independent Bookstore Day

Hastings Book Store Celebrates Independent Bookstore Day

Early Giving Now Open for Give Hastings Day

Early Giving Now Open for Give Hastings Day

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

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

State

Three displaced after Fourth Terrace fire

Kearney nonprofit steps in to feed firefighters battling central Nebraska wildfire

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

Andrews Fire near Valentine fully contained at 570 acres

Will Werthimer visits Kearney High as trumpet player for Zach Bryan

District 47 Legislative Update

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