Communication equipment breakdowns highlighted as major issue during Morrill, Cottonwood Fires

Communication failures during the Morrill and Cottonwood fires are under scrutiny as responders say radio and cell issues created dangerous conditions during the historic wildfire outbreak.

March 24, 2026Updated: March 24, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

State

Tower work to temporarily affect 98.7 FM signal in Sidney area

2 hrs 50 mins ago

One airlifted after crash near Gordon

3 hrs 55 mins ago

Pressey Fire containment at 75 percent

16 hrs 35 mins ago

Annual tree giveaway draws crowd

April 25th 2026, 6:39 PM UTC

Compliance checks held in Dawes and Sheridan counties

April 25th 2026, 2:09 AM UTC

Fire crews continue battling Pressey Fire in Custer County

April 25th 2026, 2:00 AM UTC

Sports

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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