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Cottonwood and Morrill Fires Update

Mar 17, 2026 / Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident...//nenes-morrill-fire https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incide.../nenes-cottonwood-fire The Rocky Mountain Comp...

Nathan Rippe, left, receives a Nebraska Sorghum Producers Scholarship from Chair Tracy Zink at the 2026 Nebraska Sorghum Appreciation Banquet in Grand Island, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (Nebraska Sorghum Photo/Jesse Harding Campbell)

Nebraska Sorghum leaders honored at annual banquet

Mar 17, 2026 / Jesse Harding Campbell

LINCOLN, Neb. (March 17, 2026) – Nebraska Sorghum Producers and the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board recognized industry leaders and students dur...

Joint Statement of Opposition by Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly, State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg, and Secretary of State Bob Evnen

Mar 17, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE -- As the Nebraska Legislature continues its work to finalize a balanced budget for the 2025-2027 biennium, our offices write to expres...

Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order for Assistance with Ag Supplies for the State of Nebraska

Mar 17, 2026 / Laura Strimple

Lincoln, NE – Due to the Nebraska wildfires that have severely impacted livestock feed and supplies within the state of Nebraska, Governor Ji...

CS-CASH: Protect lung, eye health during wildfires and post‑fire cleanup

Mar 17, 2026 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center

OMAHA, Nebraska - As multiple large wildfires continue to burn across central and western Nebraska, resulting in hundreds of thousands of acres bur...

Nebraska Department of Agriculture Mobilizes Support for Farmers and Ranchers Amid State Wildfires

Mar 16, 2026 / Nebraska Dept. of Agriculture

With the raging wildfires across the state, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is concentrating efforts on assisting our farm and ranch f...

Near Critical to Critical Fire Weather Tuesday

Mar 16, 2026 / NWS

Key Message #1: A Red Flag Warning is in effect Tuesday Key Message #2: A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Tuesday Key Message #3: Wind gusts up t...

RMIMT Western Nebraska Fire Update

Mar 16, 2026 / Josh Keenportz

David Boyd PIO on the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team gives an update on the Morrill and Cottonwood fires. The Complex Incident Management...

Grain Safety Sponsorship 1, 2026: The Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board are collaborating to support grain bin safety initiatives by providing grain rescue equipment and training to rural fire and rescue departments.

Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board to Partner for Grain Bin Rescue Equipment and Training in 2026

Mar 16, 2026 / Jill Bookhout

LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) are partnering once again to encourage grain bin safety by...

Winter Weather Advisory and High Wind Warning Today

Mar 15, 2026 / NWS Hastings

High winds (gusts near 65 MPH) are still on-track for today. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued for northeastern areas due to the combinat...

Last year, Jenifer Roach, RN (middle), surrounded by co-workers in the hospital’s Wound Center, displayed a large check for a $2,000 Good Samaritan Health Care Career Scholarship awarded through the Foundation

Good Samaritan Accepting Applications for Health Career Scholarships until April 1

Mar 15, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

KEARNEY - Applications are being accepted until April 1 for Good Samaritan Foundation’s annual Health Care Career Scholarship program. Recipi...

Gov. Pillen Tours Wildfires, Provides Update on Operations

Mar 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple

KEITH COUNTY, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen provided an update on operations following an aerial tour of wildfires burning across Nebraska. He wa...

UNK selects 19 students for Kearney Law Opportunities Program

Mar 15, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

KEARNEY – Nineteen high school seniors from across the state will study at the University of Nebraska at Kearney as members of the prestigiou...

Jesus Rocha, Gibbon High School – “Buffalo Bloom”

UNK contest recognizes outstanding young writers and artists

Mar 15, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is recognizing eight students selected as winners of the annual Nebraska Emerging Writers and...

Courtesy/NDOT. Highway south of Gothenburg

Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Guard as Wildfires Burn in Central and Western Nebraska

Mar 13, 2026 / Governor's Office

LINCOLN, NE -- Today Governor Jim Pillen issued an emergency proclamation to unlock state resources and support the response to multiple wildfires ...

McCook Fire Department Has Issued an Immediate Burn Ban

Mar 13, 2026 / McCook Fire Department

Due to extremely dry conditions, lack of recent precipitation, and increased risk of wildfires, the McCook Fire Department has issued an immediate ...

Fire Update with Frontier Co Sheriff Michael Jordan

Mar 13, 2026 / Frontier Co Sheriff's Office

Frontier County Sheriff- Please be advised that HWY 47 is shut down due to fires & please stay away from the area to allow crews to do their jo...

Passenger side of a Nebraska State Patrol Cruiser with a sun set in the background.

One Arrested After Fatality Crash in Lincoln County

Mar 13, 2026 / Nebraska State Patrol

North Platte, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a crash that claimed the life of another person t...

NDOT Reminds Residents Campaign Signs Are Not Allowed on State Right-of-Way

Mar 12, 2026 / Samantha Bernt

March 12, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is reminding the public that it is unlawful to place p...

Ricketts Highlights This Year’s Tax Benefits for Farmers and Ranchers

Mar 12, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed this year’s...

Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today

Mar 12, 2026 / NWS

Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the area during the afternoon and evening hours. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12pm to ...

Nebraska Extension to host drought outlook webinar for cattle producers

Mar 12, 2026 / Natalie Jones IANR Communications

Nebraska cattle producers facing ongoing drought conditions have an opportunity to learn more about the current weather outlook and potential impac...

UNK junior Julia McKlem started crocheting about two years ago, adding another craft to the list of artsy activities she enjoys. The K-12 art education major has since created a crochet club on campus, bringing together students who share similar interests. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

Stitch by stitch, student-led crochet club builds community at UNK

Mar 12, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

KEARNEY – Julia McKlem moved from table to table inside a classroom in the basement of Calvin T. Ryan Library, stopping beside each group of ...

Debate Continues On Nebraska State Budget

Mar 11, 2026 / KRGI News

The second budget bill was up for debate at the Nebraska Legislature this morning. LB 1072, introduced by the Speaker at the request of the ...

Debate Begins on Second Budget Bill at Legislature

Mar 11, 2026 / KRGI News

Debate began on LB1072, the second budget bill at the Nebraska Legislature on Tuesday. LB 1072, introduced by the Speaker at the request of ...