Fire from unattended burn spreads to debris piles near Sterling

An unattended burn near Sterling spread to debris piles Sunday before crews contained it. Fire officials remind residents burning prohibited items is illegal and conditions remain dry.

April 20, 2026Updated: April 20, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

Massive Commercial fire draws multi-agency response in Columbus

NCN providing live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

NCN to provide live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

Iowa hospital accused of harvesting patient’s organs without authorization

State

Bayard man sentenced in Federal Court

Auburn recovering from damaging winds

Fire from unattended burn spreads to debris piles near Sterling

Fleeing suspect crashes in Norfolk, seriously injuring two

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Seminar focuses on lifting stigmas surrounding mental health

Massive Commercial fire draws multi-agency response in Columbus

NCN providing live Nebraska primary election coverage May 12

Iowa hospital accused of harvesting patient’s organs without authorization

State

Bayard man sentenced in Federal Court

Auburn recovering from damaging winds

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer

Braving severe storm, variety of vet med orgs join forces to combat cat overpopulation crisis

Bayard man sentenced to more than 22 years for child pornography charges

Nebraska Extension hosts drought management webinar for beef producers

Sports

WNCC to hold volleyball individual, team camps in June

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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