Ogallala crews assist in Paxton fire response amid ongoing wildfire threat

Ogallala crews responded to multiple fires Thursday, including near Paxton, as dry conditions and wind continue to fuel wildfire danger across western Nebraska.

March 27, 2026Updated: March 27, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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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

Smiles all around, as Gage County lands huge infrastructure grant

Ogallala crews assist in Paxton fire response amid ongoing wildfire threat

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

Smiles all around, as Gage County lands huge infrastructure grant

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

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