Western Nebraska wildfires fully contained as command set to return to local departments

All major western Nebraska wildfires are now fully contained, with command shifting back to local departments Sunday. Fire danger remains high heading into the weekend.

April 3, 2026Updated: April 3, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

Norfolk to Participate in National 'Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters' Tribute

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

State

Celebrate American Wetlands Month in May

Watchorn awarded lawyers' association scholarship

Western Nebraska wildfires fully contained as command set to return to local departments

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

Norfolk to Participate in National 'Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters' Tribute

Humphrey St. Francis launches public phase of $25M campaign for new school, facilities

New Amazon delivery station in Columbus aims to speed up deliveries across the region

State

Celebrate American Wetlands Month in May

Watchorn awarded lawyers' association scholarship

AWANA recognizes awards winners

WNCC’s Gonzalez‑Orozco signs with Alaska Anchorage

Walmart call determined to be 'swatting' incident

‘I am most looking forward to the competitiveness’: Kimball’s Braxton Miller to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Sports

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Five Tri County athletes celebrate college commitments at 2026 Signing Day

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