Norfolk nearing record-low precipitation amid ongoing dry conditions

City has received just 36% of normal moisture since October, with wetter months ahead offering potential relief

March 30, 2026Updated: March 30, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Norfolk nearing record-low precipitation amid ongoing dry conditions

Norfolk nearing record-low precipitation amid ongoing dry conditions

Northeast Nebraska car show brings racers and community together

Northeast Nebraska car show brings racers and community together

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

35 years of EMT service recognized by state officials

35 years of EMT service recognized by state officials

State

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

Donations pour in after historic wildfires bringing hope to devastated Nebraska ranches

Fire crews quickly contain pair of field flareups east of Fairbury

Norfolk nearing record-low precipitation amid ongoing dry conditions

University of Nebraska releases statement about Sidney plans at former Cabela’s headquarters

A Colorado man arrested after high-speed pursuit on I-80 in Nebraska

Sports

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

Eagles Wrap Up Series Against Cougars

Colorado sports notes: Perfetti's late goal lifts Jets over Avs, 4-2

First-inning leads don't last vs. CCU

Ag & Outdoor

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

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years