Fire Weather Watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming

Low humidity and gusty winds Sunday could create dangerous fire conditions across the Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

February 13, 2026Updated: February 13, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

A Win for the Nebraska Brand Committee and Nebraska’s Cattle Industry

“It’s our way of donating”: Cherry County Implement/NAPA/Hinn’s Gordon Auto Supply providing free filters for fire trucks

‘It’s our way of donating,’ Cherry County Implement and NAPA donate filters to Cherry County fire trucks

Aid available for Nebraska veterans impacted by wildfires

State

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

UNK honors Hamiltons with atrium naming after $5M rural health gift

Fire Weather Watch issued for Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado and southeast Wyoming

Regional

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

A Win for the Nebraska Brand Committee and Nebraska’s Cattle Industry

“It’s our way of donating”: Cherry County Implement/NAPA/Hinn’s Gordon Auto Supply providing free filters for fire trucks

Aid available for Nebraska veterans impacted by wildfires

State

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

UNK honors Hamiltons with atrium naming after $5M rural health gift

Ronald McDonald House launches first Nebraska Family Kitchen

Hoiberg Named AP National Coach of the Year

Western Nebraska wildfires fully contained as command set to return to local departments

Sports

April 4 (2:45 PM CT) - Indy Ignite vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years