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

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Scrutiny over possible entertainment districts continues

Norfolk City Council fast-tracks new entertainment district ordinance despite pushback

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim he recruited Graham Platner

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

Thousands turn out for Norfolk's July 4 Odd Fellows Parade

Veterans reach halfway point of 3,700-mile ride in northeast Nebraska

State

Cash App owner to pay $45M settlement over alleged deceptive practices, fraud protections

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

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Scrutiny over possible entertainment districts continues

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Rep. Mike Flood to host town hall in Bellevue Tuesday

Thousands turn out for Norfolk's July 4 Odd Fellows Parade

Veterans reach halfway point of 3,700-mile ride in northeast Nebraska

State

Cash App owner to pay $45M settlement over alleged deceptive practices, fraud protections

Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

New Kimball Chief of Police appointed

Andy Taylor appointed to Kimball County Attorney position

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

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

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

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