Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

Ashby Fire now 97% contained as cooler, wetter weather moves in. Crews continue to monitor hotspots while fire danger remains in dry vegetation across Nebraska.

April 1, 2026Updated: April 1, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Man Killed in Train-Pedestrian Collision Near Hastings

Man Killed in Train-Pedestrian Collision

Bargains Thrift in downtown Kearney set to close in April

Two arrested in Curtis after home incident

Two arrested in Curtis after incident at home

Charges filed after fight breaks out during Grand Island student protest

Nebraska State Fair Announces HARDY for Concert Lineup

State

Husker alumna reaches for the Moon with NASA role

Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

Regional

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Man Killed in Train-Pedestrian Collision Near Hastings

Bargains Thrift in downtown Kearney set to close in April

Two arrested in Curtis after home incident

Charges filed after fight breaks out during Grand Island student protest

Nebraska State Fair Announces HARDY for Concert Lineup

State

Husker alumna reaches for the Moon with NASA role

Gage County sends data center review to planning and zoning commission

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Nebraska passes budget bills with work still needed to fill projected deficit

Early morning power fluctuations linked to tripped relay

Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

Sports

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years