Nebraska leaders to give wildfire response update

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March 16, 2026Updated: March 16, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Nebraska leaders to give wildfire response update

Regional

Mistrial declared for man accused in death of Nebraska trooper

Nebraska DHHS reviewing federal rule on Medicaid work requirements, declines call to ‘press pause’

Community Impact Kitchen aims to alleviate food insecurity in Omaha

Husker researchers study invisible plastics in everyday drinks

14-year-old forced to drive after Nebraska man nodded off behind wheel, police say

Fed judge strikes down Nebraska law allowing some undocumented students in-state tuition

State

22nd annual Christian Cross Festival begins this Saturday

Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney Friday with new car show addition

Applications open for new Cheyenne County Economic Development Corporation board

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

Sports

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists