Reservoirs designed for extended drought in river basin

Drought conditions are already taking a toll on agriculture and intensifying grassland fires, but there is still water in upstream reservoirs to meet Missouri River purposes

October 27, 2022Updated: October 27, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

State

New book explores the ‘weird, wonderful’ stories of Nebraska Sandhills

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Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage

20 hrs 55 mins ago

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

22 hrs 31 mins ago

Hometown Liquor, customers support Sidney Girls Club Softball

22 hrs 47 mins ago

Panhandle law enforcement considering area youth detention center

23 hrs 17 mins ago

Central Elementary music class wins $500 through Stretch Across Nebraska contest

April 10th 2026, 9:28 PM UTC

Sports

Norfolk freshman flirts with no-hitter as Panthers get 4th win

Holly, Rasby earn Terry Gilliland honors at Mitchell meet

Michael Lorenzen throws efficiently into the 6th, Rockies beat Astros 9-1 to complete 3-game sweep

Scottsbluff edges Sidney to win Red Raider Golf Invite

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

WNCC softball falls twice to Southeast in exciting action

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

15 hrs 31 mins ago

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