Brady Community Rallies Around Fire Damage

Among the chaos and tragedy of the Cottonwood Fire in western Nebraska, local communities have rallied around those in need.

March 17, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By Brandon Shanahan

Regional

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

State

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Kimball high school music students have successful competition at District Music Contest

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

Through wind, war and fire, Otoe church keeps the faith

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

Chappell power outage closes businesses

Sports

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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