Morrill, Cottonwood Fires near full containment as crews begin scaling back

Both the Morrill and Cottonwood fires are now 98% contained as crews begin scaling back resources. Fire officials warn hot, dry conditions continue with high risk for new fires.

March 24, 2026Updated: March 24, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Morrill, Cottonwood Fires near full containment as crews begin scaling back

Regional

Sidney High School's National Honor Society hosts car wash fundraiser

North Platte races to a pair of wins at the Sidney Invite

Sen. Ricketts rolls out Rebuild the American Herd Plan amid reelection campaign

With the U.S. cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts is proposing a plan to help rebuild it as he campaigns for reelection.

Sidney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on Cancer Care Center

State

Morrill, Cottonwood Fires near full containment as crews begin scaling back

Regional

Sidney High School's National Honor Society hosts car wash fundraiser

North Platte races to a pair of wins at the Sidney Invite

Sen. Ricketts rolls out Rebuild the American Herd Plan amid reelection campaign

Sidney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on Cancer Care Center

State

17-year-old killed in motorcycle crash in Alliance

Hillary Clinton visits Omaha, campaigns for Democrats

Threads Across Nebraska brings hundreds of quilts to Kearney for annual show

Pillen signs executive order seeking new restrictions on Nebraska cash assistance benefits

Big Noon Kickoff festivities in Lincoln

Smith compares Trump to Biden in House campaign

Sports

Despite solid second half, Doane can’t do enough damage against Dordt

Third quarter surge lifts Fillmore Central past Wilber-Clatonia in latest rivalry battle

Sidney Shuts Out Kearney Catholic 42-0

Hoosier comeback dooms Husker upset bid

Bears Maul Knights Behind Thompson's 6 TDs

North Platte races to a pair of wins at the Sidney Invite

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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