High winds cause power outages and property destruction as wild March weather blows in

Powerful winds and extreme weather are knocking out power, damaging property, and fueling wildfires across parts of the United States

March 14, 2026Updated: March 14, 2026

By MARK SCOLFORO and MARGERY A. BECK

Regional

Cherry County recognizes longtime public safety workers

Cherry County recognizes longtime public safety workers

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

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

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

Mountain lion, prairie-chicken research underway in Nebraska

Mountain lion, prairie-chicken research underway in Nebraska

State

Fordyce greenhouse grows from small start to 26-year success

Fairbury couple investigated for child abuse; children removed from home

DOJ joins effort to repeal Nebraska in-state college tuition for certain immigrant students

Fairbury pair arrested on possession, abuse charges

The way our town looks and feels matters

Cherry County recognizes longtime public safety workers

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