Morrill Fire reaches 18% containment as crews make progress amid ongoing fire danger

The Morrill Fire is now 18% contained at more than 572,000 acres. Crews made progress on containment lines Monday, but strong winds and Red Flag conditions continue to challenge firefighting efforts.

March 17, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

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Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Fatal crash closes Northbound Interstate 25

Denver native serves aboard one of world's largest warships

State

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

North Platte man sentenced for child pornography

Tornado near St. Libory severely damages two homes, authorities say

Morrill Fire reaches 18% containment as crews make progress amid ongoing fire danger

Regional

North Platte man sentenced for child pornography

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Fatal crash closes Northbound Interstate 25

Denver native serves aboard one of world's largest warships

State

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

North Platte man sentenced for child pornography

Tornado near St. Libory severely damages two homes, authorities say

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

Farnam Volunteer Fire Fighters appreciation dinner interrupted by a grass fire

Freeze warning upgraded for parts of Panhandle as temperatures could plunge into teens

Sports

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

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