Nebraska reports 16 traffic fatalities in March

Nebraska reported 16 traffic deaths in March, bringing the 2026 total to 54. Officials say seat belt use remains a major concern as fatalities rise compared to last year.

April 16, 2026Updated: April 16, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

No capacity: State’s Public Guardian Office rejects nearly all requests to represent vulnerable Nebraskans

Volunteers transform trail with 100+ trees

Pillen vetoes bill defining snow/ice removal, flood management as ‘emergency management’ duties

‘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

Family business in Norfolk breaks ground on new expansion

No capacity: State’s Public Guardian Office rejects nearly all requests to represent vulnerable Nebraskans

Omaha man arrested in Scottsbluff on sex assault charges

Man pleads no contest in 2023 Chadron bank robbery case

Box Butte County man arrested in child sexual assault investigation

Sports

100-Meter Sprinters, 4x400 Relay Among Bauer Open Standouts

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche coach Jared Bednar returns to the bench after taking a puck to the face last weekend

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

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