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

Family surprised in downtown Norfolk with plaque honoring late mother, Jan Merrill

Family surprised in downtown Norfolk with plaque honoring late mother, Jan Merrill

Emergency crews respond to house fire in Oakdale

Emergency crews Respond to house fire in Oakdale

Willow Creek State Recreation Area campground to close for electrical upgrades

Willow Creek State Recreation Area campground to close for electrical upgrades

Norfolk Fire Division Hosts Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to Honor 25th Anniversary

Norfolk Fire Division Hosts Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to Honor 25th Anniversary

State

Kimball City Council approves amendment of city ordinance allowing officers to write parking tickets

Dan Osborn responds to new audio about Trump supporters in Nebraska

UNL launches Nebraska Digital Agriculture Hub at Husker Harvest Days

Rushville, the setting of the HBO superhero show ‘Lanterns,’ encouraged to take advantage of sudden attention

Gage County chooses one-year time frame to set data center regulations

Nebraska, Notre Dame announce home-and-home football series for 2032, 2033

Sports

Lady Raiders Sweep Home Triangular

Bluejays Bury Bravettes in a Sweep

Potter-Dix dominates Leyton

Huskers not overlooking North Dakota, looking to finish non-conference play 3-0

Nebraska/Missouri suspended volleyball match rescheduled

Manaia Ogbechie Named Big Ten Player of the Week

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April