Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

Ashby Fire now 97% contained as cooler, wetter weather moves in. Crews continue to monitor hotspots while fire danger remains in dry vegetation across Nebraska.

April 1, 2026Updated: April 1, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Coach Ron Brown to headline Christian Cross Festival in Norfolk

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

State

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

State suspends funding for $5M ‘Standing Bear’ film

Hanson accepts role as Sidney City Manager

Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

Regional

Coach Ron Brown to headline Christian Cross Festival in Norfolk

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

State

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

State suspends funding for $5M ‘Standing Bear’ film

Hanson accepts role as Sidney City Manager

Scottsbluff man charged in alleged theft, damage at Sheridan Livestock Auction

Pillen eyes more state budget cuts to help offset local property taxes

Beatrice Police probe early morning shooting

Sports

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

WNCC softball team splits contests with Lamar on Sunday

Lowery, Akins lead Chadron State College to win

Colorado sports notes: Forward Logan O'Connor caps long comeback with a Game 1 goal to help Avalanche hold off Kings 2-1

WNCC softball splits conference games with Lamar

Colorado sports notes: Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

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