High Wind Watch, Fire Weather Watch issued for region as winter weather looms

High Wind and Fire Weather Watches issued for the Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and northeast Colorado.

February 16, 2026Updated: February 16, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

High Wind Watch, Fire Weather Watch issued for region as winter weather looms

Regional

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility

5 American cruise ship passengers leave Nebraska quarantine facility

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

Northeast Nebraska healthcare provider rebrands as Pender Community Health

Northeast Nebraska healthcare provider rebrands as Pender Community Health

State

Deer permit limit could be decreasing

The last country school in Scottsbluff shuts its doors

Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in South Omaha

Officials urge residents to understand the purpose of outdoor warning sirens

UNMC priority candidate for chancellor speaks on goals, merger with Nebraska Medicine

Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park

Sports

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

Bayne Fans 12 as Sidney Seniors Defeat Chadron

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

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