Western Nebraska wildfires fully contained as command set to return to local departments

All major western Nebraska wildfires are now fully contained, with command shifting back to local departments Sunday. Fire danger remains high heading into the weekend.

April 3, 2026Updated: April 3, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Western Nebraska wildfires fully contained as command set to return to local departments

Regional

Sidney family brings unique Halloween tradition to community

Nebraska's Republican delegation makes stop in Sidney

Country Partners and Legacy Boards Co-Ops approve plans to merge next March

Nebraska's Catholic Bishops urge voters to vote against Initiatives 440 and 441

State

Sidney family brings unique Halloween tradition to community

Author of bestselling Longmire books visits Valentine

Nebraska Country Music Foundation announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, new leadership

Western Nebraska wildfires fully contained as command set to return to local departments

Regional

Sidney family brings unique Halloween tradition to community

Nebraska's Republican delegation makes stop in Sidney

Country Partners and Legacy Boards Co-Ops approve plans to merge next March

Nebraska's Catholic Bishops urge voters to vote against Initiatives 440 and 441

State

Sidney family brings unique Halloween tradition to community

Author of bestselling Longmire books visits Valentine

Nebraska Country Music Foundation announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, new leadership

Dan Osborn makes final campaign push through Nebraska

South Dakota woodworker raises more than $48,000 for Sandhills cancer patients

Five people hospitalized after Madison County school bus crash

Sports

Fourth quarter dooms Huskers again, Big Red fall to Huskies 17-10

Blue Jays Sweep Their Way To State

Crofton Crushes Falcons Behind Jackson's 4 TDs

Sidney Rolls Past Central City, Advances to C-1 Quarterfinals

Cozad stuns Pierce in Class C1 opening round

Report: Quarterback Anthony Colandrea re-signs with Huskers

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

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer