Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

By the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

March 22, 2026Updated: March 22, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Regional

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife

Norfolk woman faces multiple felonies after allegedly stabbing door 25 times, cutting victim with knife

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

Family mourns father who drowned at Fremont State Lakes

State

Kimball Library to install automatic door openers

46th Norfolk Lions Club Youth Fishing Derby helps bring families together

New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases

Highway 20 reopens as South Fork Fire near Crawford reaches 42% containment

The Dark Team dominates in the Northeast Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Sports

Red stifles White for All-Star Classic win

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

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

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey