High winds cause power outages and property destruction as wild March weather blows in

Powerful winds and extreme weather are knocking out power, damaging property, and fueling wildfires across parts of the United States

March 14, 2026Updated: March 14, 2026

By MARK SCOLFORO and MARGERY A. BECK

Regional

Learning Without Limits: UNK expands online options for undergraduate students

Learning Without Limits: UNK expands online options for undergraduate students

Hastings City Council Debate Leads to Failed Appointments

Hastings City Council Debate Leads to Failed Appointments

Family Displaced After Hastings House Fire

Family Displaced After Hastings House Fire

Firefighters Rescue Dogs from Hastings House Fire

Firefighters Rescue Dogs from Hastings House Fire

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Flatwater Forum brings live journalism discussions to Kearney

Flatwater Forum brings live journalism discussions to Kearney

State

HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Chadron State College sculpture dedication set for Friday

Sidney Quilts of Valor ceremony recognizes five local veterans

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

After nearly 45 years, Bryan Tuma to retire as Nebraska Crime Commission director

Sports

Potter-Dix boys, Ogallala girls claim titles at Leyton Invite

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

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