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

Regional

20-year-old college student injured in rollover crash on Highway 15

Ronald McDonald House launches first Nebraska Family Kitchen

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund could come up short

Northeast Community College hosts tri-state talent for annual jazz competition

State

Semi driver seriously injured in rollover crash near Pine Bluffs

Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

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

Regional

20-year-old college student injured in rollover crash on Highway 15

Ronald McDonald House launches first Nebraska Family Kitchen

Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund could come up short

Northeast Community College hosts tri-state talent for annual jazz competition

State

Semi driver seriously injured in rollover crash near Pine Bluffs

Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

Sports

Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

Colorado sports notes: Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

Graves scores 28, Creighton takes down Rutgers 82-69 in CBC quarterfinals

April 4 (2:45 PM CT) - Indy Ignite vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland