Overheated brakes blamed for morning truck fire along Interstate 80

SIDNEY, NE - Fire officials say a mechanical failure is the cause for a truck fire that occurred Monday morning on Interstate 80 near Sidney.

October 26, 2020Updated: October 26, 2020

By News Channel Nebraska

State

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

7 hrs 53 mins ago

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

9 hrs 20 mins ago

UNK honors Hamiltons with atrium naming after $5M rural health gift

13 hrs 14 mins ago

Ronald McDonald House launches first Nebraska Family Kitchen

14 hrs 56 mins ago

Hoiberg Named AP National Coach of the Year

15 hrs 6 mins ago

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

15 hrs 32 mins ago

Sports

April 4 (2:45 PM CT) - Indy Ignite vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

2 hrs 12 mins ago

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC