Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens
Turkey hunters will take to the woods for Nebraska’s spring shotgun season April 18.
April 18, 2026Updated: April 17, 2026
By News Channel Nebraska
By News Channel Nebraska
Regional
New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases
Increased fire activity on the northwest side of the South Fork Fire has prompted new evacuation notices and intermittent closures of Highway 20, according to emergency management officials.
Highway 20 reopens as South Fork Fire near Crawford reaches 42% containment
Firefighters made significant progress Friday on the South Fork Fire burning near Crawford, increasing containment to 42% as the Nebraska Department of Transportation reopened Highway 20 to traffic.
Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home
Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home
Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford
Nebraska Emergency Management Region 23 has issued additional evacuation notifications for areas northwest of Crawford as the South Fork Fire continues to grow.