Nebraska wildfire fight drags into day 7 as winds ease, but danger still looms

Firefighters are battling huge wildfires in western and central Nebraska, as driving winds and dry grass keep the danger high

March 18, 2026Updated: March 18, 2026

By MARGERY A. BECK

Regional

Training brings first responders, people with autism together

Training brings first responders, people with autism together

Senior Resource Fair brings nearly 30 vendors to Grand Island

Senior Resource Fair brings nearly 30 vendors to Grand Island

Speed Enforcement Campaign Underway in Hastings

Speed Enforcement Campaign Underway in Hastings

Nebraska Top 10 Volleyball Tournament brings new showcase, over 100 Teams to Kearney SportsPlex

Nebraska Top 10 Volleyball Tournament brings new showcase, over 100 Teams to Kearney SportsPlex

Grand Island Police seek funding for traffic unit, additional staff

Grand Island Police seek funding for traffic unit, additional staff

Local Organizations Helping Hundreds of Students Prepare for Back-to-School

Local Organizations Helping Hundreds of Students Prepare for Back-to-School

State

Gordon City Council weighs new rules for e-bikes and scooters

Big Ten Media Days come to a close in Chicago

Training brings first responders, people with autism together

Modern realities, classic tradition: Troy Dannen outlines the future of Husker Athletics

Huskers speak at Big Ten Media Days

Staying with the family agriculture tradition

Sports

Three Huskers named to preseason All-Big Ten Team

Nebraska Top 10 Volleyball Tournament brings new showcase, over 100 Teams to Kearney SportsPlex

Penn State coach, players praise Pierce native Ben Brahmer at Big Ten Media Days

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities