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Schuyler, Columbus and other area agencies help western Nebraska firefighters, victims

The Columbus Telegram 21 Mar 2026

Between fire crews from the area and aid from Schuyler, nearby communities are helping in the wake of the Morrill and Cottonwood wildfires ... .

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Western Nebraska fires near full containment; officials warn of ongoing danger

Scottsbluff StarHerald 21 Mar 2026

Fire crews are nearing full containment on two major fires, but dry, windy conditions mean the risk isn’t over ... .

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Lincoln firefighters return after battling wildfires in western Nebraska

The Columbus Telegram 20 Mar 2026

Shortly after 4.30 p.m. Thursday, 11 Lincoln Fire and Rescue members were welcomed home after spending four days fighting wildfires in western Nebraska ... .

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Western Nebraska CC softball falls twice in road matchups against Northeastern

Scottsbluff StarHerald 18 Mar 2026

The Cougars, who dropped a conference doubleheader to Northeastern by the scores of 15-0 and 16-5, were scheduled to host NJC on Wednesday afternoon at Volunteer Field ... .

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Firefighters make progress containing western Nebraska wildfires

Lincoln Journal Star 17 Mar 2026

The now more than 131,000-acre Cottonwood Fire in Lincoln and Dawson counties is 40% contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center ... .

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Major fires in western Nebraska rage on as winds escalate

Kearney Hub 16 Mar 2026

Any hopes of a winter front providing some much-needed relief were dashed as winds escalated across west central Nebraska and fires raged on ... .

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Omaha firefighters deployed to battle western Nebraska wildfires

Rapid City Journal 16 Mar 2026

Omaha firefighters were deployed Sunday to aid efforts to control wildfires in western Nebraska that have burned more than 500,000 acres ....

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1 dead as massive western Nebraska fires burn more than 500,000 acres; LFR sending help

Lincoln Journal Star 15 Mar 2026

A massive wildfire near Lake McConaughy may be among the largest in Nebraska history as evacuations spread and firefighters battle multiple blazes across the region ... .

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Crews battle 3 major fires in western Nebraska; one thought to be one of largest ...

The Grand Island Independent 15 Mar 2026

More than 500,000 acres had burned west and north of Lake McConaughy as of midmorning Saturday in the Morrill County Fire ... .

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Omaha Fire Department deploying personnel to fight western Nebraska wildfires

Omaha World-Herald 15 Mar 2026

Omaha is deploying a fire crew and equipment to western Nebraska as firefighters battle massive wildfires that have scorched about 600,000 acres and claimed one life ... .

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'Long night for firefighters': Major fires in western Nebraska rage on

Lincoln Journal Star 15 Mar 2026

Any hopes of a winter front providing some much needed relief were dashed as winds escalated across west-central Nebraska and fires raged on ... .

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Pillen issues statewide burn ban amid wildfires in western Nebraska

Lincoln Journal Star 14 Mar 2026

The ban remains in effect until 11.59 p.m. on March 27. Dry conditions and high winds have led thousands of acres to burn in western and central Nebraska ... .

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Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Guard as Wildfires Burn in Central and Western Nebraska (The Office of the Governor of the State of Nebraska)

Public Technologies 13 Mar 2026

Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Guard as Wildfires Burn in Central and Western Nebraska.

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What western Nebraska senators said in Unicam budget debate

The North Platte Telegraph 11 Mar 2026

Two of western Nebraska's five state senators spoke on the Unicameral floor Monday as the Legislature began debating two 2026 budget bills to close an estimated $646 million revenue shortfall ... .

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Western Nebraska CC baseball earns split of DH against No. 25 -ranked team

Scottsbluff StarHerald 11 Mar 2026

Helms went eight strong innings and scattered seven hits as the Cougars won the second game 4-3 for the Cougars on the second day of their Spring Break road trip ... .

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Schuyler, Columbus and other area agencies help western Nebraska firefighters, victims

Western Nebraska fires near full containment; officials warn of ongoing danger

Lincoln firefighters return after battling wildfires in western Nebraska

Western Nebraska CC softball falls twice in road matchups against Northeastern

Firefighters make progress containing western Nebraska wildfires

Major fires in western Nebraska rage on as winds escalate

Omaha firefighters deployed to battle western Nebraska wildfires

1 dead as massive western Nebraska fires burn more than 500,000 acres; LFR sending help

Crews battle 3 major fires in western Nebraska; one thought to be one of largest ...

Omaha Fire Department deploying personnel to fight western Nebraska wildfires

'Long night for firefighters': Major fires in western Nebraska rage on

Pillen issues statewide burn ban amid wildfires in western Nebraska

Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Guard as Wildfires Burn in Central and Western Nebraska (The Office of the Governor of the State of Nebraska)

What western Nebraska senators said in Unicam budget debate

Western Nebraska CC baseball earns split of DH against No. 25 -ranked team

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