Body found in irrigation canal in Fort Morgan

Fort Morgan police are investigating after a body was found in an irrigation canal near South West Street and the Brenda Joy Skate Park, with the identity of the deceased not yet determined.

February 3, 2026Updated: February 3, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Body found in irrigation canal in Fort Morgan

Regional

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

1,000-Drone Light Show Set to Launch Norfolk’s ‘Fantasy Fest’

Creighton Main Street fire devastates three buildings, drains city’s water tower

Evolve Fitness hosts 24 hour workout challenge to support adaptive athletes

State

Addressing the housing issue in the Panhandle

Ohio driver falls asleep, crashes into semi on Interstate 80 in Cheyenne County

Sterling Fire Chief 26 years of service and retired

Body found in irrigation canal in Fort Morgan

Regional

NPPD narrows nuclear sites down to four communities

1,000-Drone Light Show Set to Launch Norfolk’s ‘Fantasy Fest’

Creighton Main Street fire devastates three buildings, drains city’s water tower

Evolve Fitness hosts 24 hour workout challenge to support adaptive athletes

State

Addressing the housing issue in the Panhandle

Ohio driver falls asleep, crashes into semi on Interstate 80 in Cheyenne County

Sterling Fire Chief 26 years of service and retired

Troopers Encourage Safe Driving as Summer Travel Revs Up

Scottsbluff police investigate accidental shotgun discharge involving dog in vehicle

Memorial Day services set for Monday

Sports

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Shaydyn Rasby, Katelyn Walker win state titles as area athletes close strong in Omaha

Murray State CC, of Oklahoma, wins NJCAA Division 2 Golf Title

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

Lowery wins state high jump title as area athletes shine at Burke Stadium

Avs defenseman Cale Makar sidelined for Game 2 of Western Conference Final with to upper-body injury

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20