Red Flag Warning issued for Thursday as critical fire conditions threaten Panhandle region

Red Flag Warning in effect Thursday across the Panhandle. Gusty winds and low humidity could spark fast-moving fires.

April 16, 2026Updated: April 16, 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

CHI St. Mary's to Focus on Addiction Recovery

Red Flag Warning issued for Thursday as critical fire conditions threaten Panhandle region

Tegtmeier, Evnen headline Cheyenne County Republican Assembly

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

Several county offices are uncontested races in Primary

Sports

Cougar notes: WNCC's Travers earns Region IX softball player of the week

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

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