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
AP nullBy MARGERY A. BECK

Regional

A Coach’s Dream: Mary Chvatal sets standard for UNK softball

A Coach’s Dream: Mary Chvatal sets standard for UNK softball

NWS: Kearney logs record-low snowfall season

Kearney logs record-low snowfall season :NWS

Share the Warmth Program Joins Give Hastings Day

Share the Warmth Program Joins Give Hastings Day

DHHS head pledges to be ‘thoughtful and careful’ after lawmakers balk at plan to move in-custody teens

DHHS head pledges to be ‘thoughtful and careful’ after lawmakers balk at plan to move in-custody teens

Nebraska Bloom Trail Passport Launches to Promote Agritourism

Nebraska Bloom Trail Passport Launches to Promote Agritourism

Kearney-Chicago flights return with daily service

Kearney-Chicago flights return with daily service