High Wind Watch, Fire Weather Watch issued for region as winter weather looms

High Wind and Fire Weather Watches issued for the Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and northeast Colorado.

February 16, 2026Updated: February 16, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

High Wind Watch, Fire Weather Watch issued for region as winter weather looms

Regional

Potter-Dix crushes Creek Valley in district clash

Potter-Dix crushes Creek Valley in district clash

Lincoln County school turns to an autonomous robot to line athletic fields

Lincoln County school turns to an autonomous robot to line athletic fields

Scottsbluff Public Schools Awarded $2.9 Million Grant

Scottsbluff Public Schools Awarded $2.9 Million Grant

Jury trial requested in Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns’ DUI case; pretrial set for November

Jury trial requested in Lincoln County Commissioner Chris Bruns’ DUI case; pretrial set for November

State

Grand Island hosts 84th annual Harvest of Harmony

Union Pacific helps build nature park memories

Forecasters back off river crest prediction in Beatrice

Senator Brian Hardin Visits Kimball County Manor

FBI Top 10 fugitive accused in ATM cybercrime scheme appears in Nebraska court

State senators tour NioCorp mine progress

Sports

Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame inducts latest class

Huskers dominate second half, pull away from Maryland for 48-23 win

Defensive dominance delivers 17-14 win for Wayne St.

Trojans Trounce Braves To Stay Perfect

Potter-Dix crushes Creek Valley in district clash

Gilmer/Colandrea a crucial connection for Husker offense

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer