Command transition planned as crews continue work on Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood and Morrill Fires

Command of Nebraska’s major wildfires will shift Saturday as crews continue work on the Ashby and Minor fires. Morrill is now 100% contained while Cottonwood nears full containment.

March 27, 2026Updated: March 27, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Man arrested barricading himself during Columbus standoff

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Duncan

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Fatal crash southwest of Humphrey

Crash southwest of Humphrey leaves two injured

Downtown Norfolk Association celebrates 45 years

‘Love like Jesus’: Polk County man remembered as passionate friend to all

State

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

Command transition planned as crews continue work on Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood and Morrill Fires

Man arrested barricading himself during Columbus standoff

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Duncan

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Fatal crash southwest of Humphrey

Downtown Norfolk Association celebrates 45 years

‘Love like Jesus’: Polk County man remembered as passionate friend to all

State

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

‘I wanted to be the best showman I can be’: Kimball’s Aubrey Culek to continue Livestock Showing at collegiate level

Tower work to temporarily affect 98.7 FM signal in Sidney area

‘It’s my little niche I really enjoy doing’: Kimball Trap Shooter to continue competing at collegiate level

Sports

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

100-Meter Sprinters, 4x400 Relay Among Bauer Open Standouts

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

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