2026 smoke advisory system begins in Nebraska ahead of fire season

Health officials warn smoke from regional fires could affect air quality across the state

March 3, 2026Updated: March 3, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Regional

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Regulators seek public input for massive Montana-Wyoming oil pipeline proposal

Regulators seek public input for massive Montana-Wyoming oil pipeline proposal

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

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

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

State

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

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

Sports

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

Colorado sports notes: Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

Graves scores 28, Creighton takes down Rutgers 82-69 in CBC quarterfinals

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

Prep track & field roundup: Leyton’s Alec Watchorn earns top honor as Burns sweeps team titles at Bayard CD Meet

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland