Morrill, Cottonwood Fires near full containment as crews begin scaling back

Both the Morrill and Cottonwood fires are now 98% contained as crews begin scaling back resources. Fire officials warn hot, dry conditions continue with high risk for new fires.

March 24, 2026Updated: March 24, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Counting on confidence: inside the final push to secure Madison County’s primary ballots

Grand jury finds no criminal conduct in Madison County death

Norfolk first responders, city staff complete autism awareness training

Logan View, Scribner-Snyder to end sports cooperative in 2027

State

One more season? Husker volleyball seniors could get another year

Farm bill passes House, does not include year-round E-15 nationwide

Power restored for Chappell community

Morrill, Cottonwood Fires near full containment as crews begin scaling back

Regional

Counting on confidence: inside the final push to secure Madison County’s primary ballots

Grand jury finds no criminal conduct in Madison County death

Norfolk first responders, city staff complete autism awareness training

Logan View, Scribner-Snyder to end sports cooperative in 2027

State

One more season? Husker volleyball seniors could get another year

Farm bill passes House, does not include year-round E-15 nationwide

Power restored for Chappell community

Profane version of Bill of Rights written on, washed away from Jefferson County courthouse sidewalk

$1M Powerball winning tickets sold in Nebraska

'Irrigation issues' identified at Greenwood Cemetery

Sports

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety