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March 27, 2026Updated: March 27, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

Houston bars load up on Busch Light, ahead of Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 tilt

Nebraska Dem Senate candidate Burbank paid third-party candidate’s filing fee

Man arrested after brush fire near Douglas County business

Nebraska DHHS fires top administrator at troubled Kearney youth center

State

Workers' strike at one of the largest US meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week

Scotty McCreery announced as headliner for Logan County Fair & Rodeo

More: Strommen announces UNL expanding to Sidney

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

35 years of EMT service recognized by state officials

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Jokic's triple-double, Murray and Johnson hit late 3s to rally Nuggets by Jazz, 135-129

WNCC softball falls twice to No. 25 McCook

Norfolk walks off for dramatic first win

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic has 23 points, knocks down late bucket to send Nuggets over Suns 125-123

Colorado sports notes: Rockies begin franchise makeover under the front office leadership of Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes

Ag & Outdoor

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