Quick response, mutual aid contain grass fire north of Lingle amid high winds

High winds sparked a grass fire north of Lingle, but quick action and strong mutual aid stopped it from spreading.

February 18, 2026Updated: February 18, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

‘I don’t want to go outside — it’s scary’: Parents of boy attacked at Omaha Walmart talk in aftermath of fatal incident

Nebraska budget back in $72M deficit after tax revenues hit below forecast

Wildfire relief fund now open for Nebraska farmers and ranchers

State auditor warns Nebraska health insurance fund could run out

Omaha police identify officers in officer-involved shooting; investigation ongoing

Benefits slashed: Nebraska disability switch leaves hundreds desperate for help

State

Several county offices are uncontested races in Primary

Downtown Norfolk set for annual Putt Putt Pub Crawl this Saturday

Nebraska budget back in $72M deficit after tax revenues hit below forecast

Grants awarded to support Lodgepole Panther Activity Center renovations

Wildfire relief fund now open for Nebraska farmers and ranchers

Sports

Johnson-Brock earns eight top medals

Scottsbluff, Hemingford highlight strong day at Mitchell golf invites

Potter-Dix boys, Ogallala girls claim titles at Leyton Invite

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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