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

Jury pool selected for Wayne County murder trial

Jury pool selected for Wayne County murder trial

New bronze statue at Neligh Mill keeps town's history alive

New bronze statue at Neligh Mill keeps town's history alive

How a search for a biological father sparked Norfolk’s newest apartment complex

How a search for a biological father sparked Norfolk’s newest apartment complex

Child taken to hospital after reported emergency at Neligh pool

Child taken to hospital after reported emergency at Neligh pool

State

Lincoln County pursuit ends with arrest

New lights, electrical system in the queue for Quinn Field, home of Fairbury baseball

Alliance man arrested following vehicle vs. bicycle crash

Historic Pershing Mural restoration reaches milestone in Lincoln

Local 'True Fiction' auction passes away

City, NRD pursue new study in ongoing attempt to solve Battle Creek’s flooding

Sports

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities