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

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

Theft suspect leads law enforcement on multi-county, high-speed pursuit

Norfolk Catholic one-act team finds community through theater

Five people hospitalized after Madison County school bus crash

Newman Grove residents push back against community center proposal

Emergency repairs begin on Highway 15 Platte River Bridge near Schuyler

Authorities identify men involved in Polk, Butler county shootings

One man was murdered and another was killed after shooting at law enforcement on Friday in eastern Nebraska.

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

Theft suspect leads law enforcement on multi-county, high-speed pursuit

Norfolk Catholic one-act team finds community through theater

Five people hospitalized after Madison County school bus crash

Newman Grove residents push back against community center proposal

Emergency repairs begin on Highway 15 Platte River Bridge near Schuyler

Authorities identify men involved in Polk, Butler county shootings

State

Nebraska Republicans make final campaign push in Norfolk ahead of Election Day

Elkhorn Valley student remains hospitalized after school bus crash near Meadow Grove

State wraps up calling witnesses in Timothy Erks trial

Theft suspect leads law enforcement on multi-county, high-speed pursuit

Nebraska Farm Bureau asks Environmental Protection Agency to clarify water regulations

19-year-old arrested for third time this year on firearm charges in Douglas County

Sports

Forgy sets record in Wayne State blowout

Despite multiple season highs on offense, Doane can’t keep pace with quick-strike Concordia

Emphatic EMF coasts past Elmwood-Murdock in first round of 2026 football postseason

'Not going to point the finger': Huskers looking to come together after three late losses

Fourth quarter dooms Huskers again, Big Red fall to Huskies 17-10

Blue Jays Sweep Their Way To State

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