"Largest fire in Nebraska history": Morrill Fire grows to nearly 549,000 acres across western Nebraska

Crews from more than 30 departments are battling the fire as Blackhawk helicopters and National Guard crews assist. One death has been confirmed.

March 15, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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Regional

Alliance police chief withdraws request for Flock cameras, license plate readers

The Alliance Police Department will not move forward with plans to purchase Flock Safety cameras and automated license plate readers during the upcoming fiscal year.

North Platte student puts landscaping skills to work at memorial garden

Valentine police ask residents to keep goats out of city limits

Valentine police aren't dealing with a goat problem, but one goat in a backyard recently gave the police department a reason to remind residents about the city's livestock ordinance—with a little humor.

Kimball County Manor residents participate in weekly reading club

"Largest fire in Nebraska history": Morrill Fire grows to nearly 549,000 acres across western Nebraska

Regional

Alliance police chief withdraws request for Flock cameras, license plate readers

North Platte student puts landscaping skills to work at memorial garden

Valentine police ask residents to keep goats out of city limits

Kimball County Manor residents participate in weekly reading club

State

Alliance police chief withdraws request for Flock cameras, license plate readers

UNK Pride of the Plains announces 2026 members, performance schedule

A very American invention, pushed to an extreme

Flock cameras discussed at Cherry County commissioners meeting

Man arrested after stabbing leaves victim seriously injured in Alliance

Alliance man in custody following stabbing incident

Sports

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

Community volleyball season starts August 27

Norfolk routs Lincoln Northwest in first ever meeting

With loads of experience, Huskers confident in revamped offensive line

St. Cecilia Softball Goes From Hunters to Hunted After First Championship

One day at a time, Pierce football prepares for season opener under Tyler Legate

Ag & Outdoor

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

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April