Cottonwood Fire flares with increased activity; three responder vehicles lost

Fire activity surged Saturday on the Cottonwood Fire, destroying three responder vehicles amid extreme conditions. Crews report no injuries and say the fire remains within containment lines.

March 22, 2026Updated: March 22, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

Community celebrates new trail in Chadron

Hay Springs athlete earns top honors at Best in the West meet

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

State

Longtime Nebraska teacher in America’s Favorite Teacher contest

Keith County Foundation Fund awards $250,000 for emergency dispatch upgrade

Hometown Beginnings grand opening a "full circle moment" for childcare in Fairbury

Cottonwood Fire flares with increased activity; three responder vehicles lost

Regional

Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

Community celebrates new trail in Chadron

Hay Springs athlete earns top honors at Best in the West meet

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

State

Longtime Nebraska teacher in America’s Favorite Teacher contest

Keith County Foundation Fund awards $250,000 for emergency dispatch upgrade

Hometown Beginnings grand opening a "full circle moment" for childcare in Fairbury

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

‘Trump Barn’ regains its sign, thanks to anonymous donor and installation help

100% compliance in Howard County alcohol inspections

Sports

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

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