Pilots assist in fighting Cottonwood Fire

Federal, state and local crews continue to battle the Cottonwood Fire that has burned thousands of acres in south Central Nebraska.

March 15, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By Michael Shively

State

Terence Crawford fined $75 for careless driving after stop where police ordered him out at gunpoint

4 hrs 33 mins ago

Ainsworth NRCS field office currently without permanent staff

8 hrs 7 mins ago

Alexis Forney, Lexi Johnson and Lucia Mendez earn Nebraska Broadcasters Association EEO Scholarships

9 hrs 21 mins ago

Hospitals warn Nebraska Medicaid work rules could strain staffing and disrupt care

9 hrs 25 mins ago

Cheyenne County reminds taxpayers of April 30 deadline, urges early mailing amid USPS changes

9 hrs 43 mins ago

Caring for the heartbroken

10 hrs 17 mins ago

Sports

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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