Lemoyne residents recount evacuation as Morrill Fire grows to more than 453,000 acres

Residents in Lemoyne were forced to evacuate overnight as the massive Morrill Fire swept across western Nebraska.

March 13, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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