“We stayed packed and ready”: Cozad families prepare to evacuate as wildfire moves closer

A local teacher says her family stayed ready to leave as smoke from nearby wildfires moved closer to their home

March 16, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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Regional

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.

Les Schwab Grand Opening in Sidney celebrates the store's community ties

Sidney Girls' Golf takes third at the North Platte Golf Invite

State

Norfolk to require Actus to install odor controls or face severe permit restrictions

$18 million redevelopment in downtown Norfolk takes step forward

Omaha man cited after pickup crashes into creek near Pilger

“We stayed packed and ready”: Cozad families prepare to evacuate as wildfire moves closer

Regional

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

Plummer Insurance Inducted into Nationwide FAST Track Hall of Fame

Les Schwab Grand Opening in Sidney celebrates the store's community ties

Sidney Girls' Golf takes third at the North Platte Golf Invite

State

Norfolk to require Actus to install odor controls or face severe permit restrictions

$18 million redevelopment in downtown Norfolk takes step forward

Omaha man cited after pickup crashes into creek near Pilger

Cambridge Court assisted living closure forces nearly 40 Kearney seniors to relocate

Axtell man takes plea deal, convicted in triple-fatal crash

State patrol arrests police officer after animal abuse investigation

Sports

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

Tri County withstands injuries, strong Southern effort to earn third win of 2026 season

Wayne State dominates first-ever game against Jamestown

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