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

Artists Seek Public Input on Hastings Crosswalk Designs

Artists Seek Public Input on Hastings Crosswalk Designs

Bench dedicated at Nebraska State Fair in memory of Kent Boughton

Bench dedicated at Nebraska State Fairgrounds for former NCN Chief Forecaster Kent Boughton

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

Israel consul general visits Nebraska State Fair, highlights agriculture partnership

CCC Hastings Campus Cancels Classes Due to Water Main Break

CCC Hastings Campus Cancels Classes Due to Water Main Break

Grand Island opens new Fire Station 3

Grand Island opens new Fire Station 3

Hastings College Celebrates International Students with Flag Raising Ceremony

Hastings College Celebrates International Students with Flag Raising Ceremony

State

Kimball’s hidden gem: Mini used bookstore in library

Professional investigations drive Vandergrift's run for sheriff

Kimball FFA participates in WestCo Field Days

Fire officials warn of wildfire danger after lightning sparks several fires near Chadron

Nebraska State Fair law enforcement leans on technology to boost safety

Leyton Schools celebrate T-Mobile $5k grant

Sports

EMF begins 2026 season with emphatic win, spoiling Fairbury's 8-man debut

Boone Central dominates in week one

Fairbury ready for first foray into world of 8-man football

Papillion-La Vista retires numbers of Jordy Bahl, Peaches James

Satterfield says Luke Lindenmeyer making strides as leader

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Season Preview

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April