Morrill, Cottonwood Fires near full containment as crews begin scaling back

Both the Morrill and Cottonwood fires are now 98% contained as crews begin scaling back resources. Fire officials warn hot, dry conditions continue with high risk for new fires.

March 24, 2026Updated: March 24, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

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DHHS head pledges to be ‘thoughtful and careful’ after lawmakers balk at plan to move in-custody teens

Farm bill passes House, does not include year-round E-15 nationwide

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State

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

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Nebraska business leaders, Gov. Pillen step up support for Union Pacific-led merger

Kimball water tower maintenance to begin this month

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Sports

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Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

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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