Containment grows on Morrill Fire as crews battle interior hotspots amid ongoing fire danger

Containment on the Morrill Fire has jumped to 67% as crews battle interior hotspots. The fire remains Nebraska’s largest ever at over 643,000 acres, with extreme fire danger continuing across the region.

March 19, 2026Updated: March 19, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Containment grows on Morrill Fire as crews battle interior hotspots amid ongoing fire danger

Regional

Hastings Police Offer Vacation Watch Program for Summer Travelers

Attorney General Candidate to Visit Central Nebraska This Weekend

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Longtime broadcaster and community leader Hunter Arterburn has been named Executive Director of the Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing his role as host of the morning radio show on 987 The Big Boy.

Kearney man arrested on false imprisonment, sexual assault charges

Duncan Field Hosts Hastings Bambinos' Field of Dreams Night

New eagle sculpture takes flight at Buffalo County Fairgrounds

State

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Scott Bluff, Banner counties

Containment grows on Morrill Fire as crews battle interior hotspots amid ongoing fire danger

Regional

Hastings Police Offer Vacation Watch Program for Summer Travelers

Attorney General Candidate to Visit Central Nebraska This Weekend

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Kearney man arrested on false imprisonment, sexual assault charges

Duncan Field Hosts Hastings Bambinos' Field of Dreams Night

New eagle sculpture takes flight at Buffalo County Fairgrounds

State

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Scott Bluff, Banner counties

Lincoln man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison in child exploitation case

Lexington Crossroads Mission Avenue facility opening

Gordon leather purse designer sells products all over the world

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says

Sports

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

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