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

How to watch Vice President JD Vance's North Platte rally live on NCN

How to watch Vice President JD Vance's North Platte rally live on NCN

Hotel bookings up ahead of Vice President J.D. Vance’s arrival

Hotel bookings up ahead of Vice President J.D. Vance’s arrival

Kearney-area students gain early admission pathway to UNMC nursing program

Kearney-area students gain early admission pathway to UNMC nursing program

Kearney Archway ready to light up the night once again

Kearney Archway ready to light up the night once again

Mary Lanning Healthcare Wound Center Receives National Recognition

Mary Lanning Healthcare Wound Center Receives National Recognition

Nebraskans to Vote on Online Sports Betting

Nebraskans to Vote on Online Sports Betting

State

State funding, local donations helping Marysville begin Blue River Rail Trail Corridor project

How to watch Vice President JD Vance's North Platte rally live on NCN

Norfolk man arrested after driving to police station to escape argument

Hotel bookings up ahead of Vice President J.D. Vance’s arrival

Landowner opportunity created as mountain lion lottery application period begins

Authorities Investigate Juvenile Assault at Valentine’s Old Gym

Sports

Garden County grinds to victory at Leyton Triangular

'We're two plays away from being a Top 10 team': Rhule reflects heading into bye week

Gretna wins third state title with 2-1 victory over Gretna East

Kearney Catholic secures first ever softball state title, tops Bishop Neumann 3-0

Despite more good work on the ground, Doane can’t keep pace with nationally-ranked Northwestern

Crete’s state softball run ends after three tight contests

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