Freeze warning, watch issued as cold snap targets region

Freeze alerts are in place across western Nebraska and northeast Colorado. Temps could drop into the low 20s overnight - posing risks to plants, pipes and early crops.

April 17, 2026Updated: April 17, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Freeze warning, watch issued as cold snap targets region

Regional

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

Half-cent sales tax on ballot for Bridgeport next week

State

Freeze warning, watch issued as cold snap targets region

Regional

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

Half-cent sales tax on ballot for Bridgeport next week

State

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

Cause of death, grandfather's testimony highlight Friday testimony

Buffalo County Community Partners unveil new facility

Nebraska launches initiative to help displaced workers return to workforce

Sports

Report: Quarterback Anthony Colandrea re-signs with Huskers

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Briar Cliff Recap, Concordia Preview

Coaching staffs announced for 50th Sertoma eight-man football all-star game

Holgorsen challenging Husker running backs in second half of the season

South Platte sweeps to subdistrict title in D2 District 11

15th-ranked SW Minnesota State hands Wayne State their first conference loss

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