Progress in Nebraska wildfires: Morrill Fire 67% contained, Halsey fire returns to local control

Crews report gains across multiple fires, though conditions remain critic

March 19, 2026Updated: March 19, 2026
By Naydu Daza Maya

Regional

Regents eliminate four degrees at UNK as part of $4.5 million campus budget cuts

Regents eliminate four degrees at UNK as part of $4.5 million campus budget cuts

From The Lodge to Number Juan: New Restaurant opening in Kearney

From The Lodge to Number Juan: New Restaurant opening in Kearney

Central Platte Natural Resources District requests bids for office building

Central Platte Natural Resources District requests bids for office building

Nebraska Regents approve cuts to several UNK degree programs

Nebraska Regents approve cuts to several UNK degree programs

Volunteers step up again to feed firefighters battling Pressey Fire

Volunteers step up again to feed firefighters battling Pressey Fire

How National Weather Service tracks Nebraska wildfires with satellite technology

How National Weather Service tracks Nebraska wildfires with satellite technology