Extreme fire danger continues across western Nebraska amid Red Flag warnings, watches

Extreme fire danger isn’t going anywhere. Red Flag warnings and fire weather watches remain in place across western Nebraska this week as wind, heat and low humidity keep conditions primed for rapid fire spread.

March 17, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

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Kimball Jr./Sr. High Track students headed to Best in the West

Kimball Jr./Sr. High Track students headed to Best in the West

Chadron area athletes take on ball shagger role at Husker volleyball game

Chadron area athletes take on ball shagger role at Husker volleyball game

One airlifted after crash near Gordon

One airlifted after crash near Gordon

Pressey Fire containment at 75 percent

Pressey Fire containment at 75 percent