Morrill Fire mapped at more than 643,000 acres as crews contain flare-ups within perimeter

The Morrill Fire is now mapped at more than 643,000 acres, though officials say the increase is due to updated data—not new growth. Crews continue to battle flare-ups within the perimeter as Red Flag conditions persist.

March 18, 2026Updated: March 18, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

New book explores the ‘weird, wonderful’ stories of Nebraska Sandhills

Mom, rancher, speech-language pathologist, founder: Hemingford local receives statewide recognition

Marijuana grow room, drugs found during Alliance search warrant

Brown/Rock emergency management deputy receives statewide honor

State

Annual Spring Expo draws crowds, new businesses

Red Flag Warning issued for Panhandle, southeast Wyoming through Monday

Colonial tea party brings history to life in Norfolk

Morrill Fire mapped at more than 643,000 acres as crews contain flare-ups within perimeter

Regional

New book explores the ‘weird, wonderful’ stories of Nebraska Sandhills

Mom, rancher, speech-language pathologist, founder: Hemingford local receives statewide recognition

Marijuana grow room, drugs found during Alliance search warrant

Brown/Rock emergency management deputy receives statewide honor

State

Annual Spring Expo draws crowds, new businesses

Red Flag Warning issued for Panhandle, southeast Wyoming through Monday

Colonial tea party brings history to life in Norfolk

New book explores the ‘weird, wonderful’ stories of Nebraska Sandhills

Artemis II astronauts return from moon with a splashdown to close out a record-breaking lunar voyage

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

Sports

Norfolk freshman flirts with no-hitter as Panthers get 4th win

Holly, Rasby earn Terry Gilliland honors at Mitchell meet

Michael Lorenzen throws efficiently into the 6th, Rockies beat Astros 9-1 to complete 3-game sweep

Scottsbluff edges Sidney to win Red Raider Golf Invite

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

WNCC softball falls twice to Southeast in exciting action

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard