Grass fire quickly contained near Sugar Factory Road in Scottsbluff; Red Flag Warning issued for Tuesday

Grass fire near Sugar Factory Road quickly contained Sunday. Red Flag Warning in effect Tuesday for strong winds and low humidity across the Panhandle.

February 16, 2026Updated: February 16, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Grass fire quickly contained near Sugar Factory Road in Scottsbluff; Red Flag Warning issued for Tuesday

Regional

Hundreds pack River Point District for 6th annual Norfolk car show

Former Husker Jordy Frahm Joins Softball Staff

Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as president and CEO

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

State

Offutt Air Force Base, local emergency groups stage mass casualty exercise

The 19th Landon Bos Memorial Bicycle Rodeo helps children stay safe

Over banks in Saline County

Grass fire quickly contained near Sugar Factory Road in Scottsbluff; Red Flag Warning issued for Tuesday

Regional

Hundreds pack River Point District for 6th annual Norfolk car show

Former Husker Jordy Frahm Joins Softball Staff

Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as president and CEO

South Sioux City receives $40M federal loan for wastewater expansion

State

Offutt Air Force Base, local emergency groups stage mass casualty exercise

The 19th Landon Bos Memorial Bicycle Rodeo helps children stay safe

Over banks in Saline County

Red Flag Warning issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and parts of northeast Colorado

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

Sports

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

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

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists