Crews gain ground on Ashby, Minor fires as Red Flag Warning returns to western Nebraska

Containment is rising on the Ashby and Minor fires, but extreme fire danger returns Monday. Crews are making progress, but officials warn any new fires could spread fast in western Nebraska.

March 30, 2026Updated: March 31, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Crews gain ground on Ashby, Minor fires as Red Flag Warning returns to western Nebraska

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Flood Watch stays in effect as heavy rain continues across eastern Nebraska

Flood watch stays in effect as remnants of hurricane Polo dumps heavy rain across eastern Nebraska

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

Crews gain ground on Ashby, Minor fires as Red Flag Warning returns to western Nebraska

Community effort helps fight hunger among Columbus seniors

Flood Watch stays in effect as heavy rain continues across eastern Nebraska

Bark-B-Que brings community together to support Northeast Nebraska animal shelter

$76 million project aims to expand and enhance Norfolk wastewater treatment plant

Norfolk formally adds odor control deadline to Actus Nutrition’s permit

Overnight fire destroys Schuyler funeral home

State

17-year-old killed in motorcycle crash in Alliance

Hillary Clinton visits Omaha, campaigns for Democrats

Threads Across Nebraska brings hundreds of quilts to Kearney for annual show

Pillen signs executive order seeking new restrictions on Nebraska cash assistance benefits

Big Noon Kickoff festivities in Lincoln

Smith compares Trump to Biden in House campaign

Sports

Despite solid second half, Doane can’t do enough damage against Dordt

Third quarter surge lifts Fillmore Central past Wilber-Clatonia in latest rivalry battle

Sidney Shuts Out Kearney Catholic 42-0

Hoosier comeback dooms Husker upset bid

Bears Maul Knights Behind Thompson's 6 TDs

North Platte races to a pair of wins at the Sidney Invite

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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