Red Flag Warning in effect through Friday evening

Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 6 p.m. Friday for the Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming. Any fire that starts could spread rapidly. Avoid outdoor burning.

February 26, 2026Updated: February 26, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Chadron High students showcase artwork at CSC

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

State

Sand Painters Art Club Selects State Qualifiers

Assault on officer, multiple assault charges and theft reported in Valentine police report

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Red Flag Warning in effect through Friday evening

Regional

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Younes shares vision for Kearney's Good Life District

Chadron High students showcase artwork at CSC

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

State

Sand Painters Art Club Selects State Qualifiers

Assault on officer, multiple assault charges and theft reported in Valentine police report

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA

Cause of Logan County grass fire under investigation

Potter resident wins $5,000 grand prize at Spring Expo in Sidney

Sports

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Eagles Notes: Chadron State Distance Runners Compete at Kit Mayer Classic

Colorado sports notes: Avs coach Jared Bednar taken to hospital after being hit in his face with a puck

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

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