State senator surveys historic Morrill Fire as blaze becomes fifth largest fire in U.S. history

The Morrill Fire has now burned more than 570,000 acres across western Nebraska, making it the largest wildfire in state history. State Sen. Paul Strommen toured the damage Saturday and says the scale of the fire is “extraordinarily large.”

March 16, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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Regional

Garden County sweeps to victory on senior day

Cheyenne County Chamber Appoints Sarah Buchholz as Community Engagement Coordinator

Rushville community to discuss town’s future after national attention from TV series

What’s next for Rushville after the town is gaining national attention through the television series “Lanterns?”

Plummer Insurance Inducted into Nationwide FAST Track Hall of Fame

Plummer Insurance – an independent insurance agency with 10 locations across western Nebraska and northern Colorado – has announced that the agency has been inducted into the Nationwide Insurance Agribusiness FAST Track Hall of Fame.

State senator surveys historic Morrill Fire as blaze becomes fifth largest fire in U.S. history

Regional

Garden County sweeps to victory on senior day

Cheyenne County Chamber Appoints Sarah Buchholz as Community Engagement Coordinator

Rushville community to discuss town’s future after national attention from TV series

Plummer Insurance Inducted into Nationwide FAST Track Hall of Fame

State

Valentine downtown sees new life as historic building is restored

Pilger parents sentenced on animal cruelty charges, await update on seven children

East Central District Health Department names new public health director

Two arrested after I-80 pursuit reaches 105 mph in eastern Nebraska

Vanderbeek charged with killing cellmate

Milling work to begin Wednesday on three Norfolk streets

Sports

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

Nebraska to open 2027 season at Arrowhead

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

Huskers turn to Michigan State after successful non-conference play

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

Nebraska rolls by North Dakota 34-7, heads into conference play 3-0

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