Record-breaking heat sweeps region as multiple cities shatter March highs

Historic heat across the Panhandle and region as multiple cities shattered March temperature records. Sidney hit 91, Scottsbluff 92, and Imperial broke a record set in 1907. Cooler weather returns Sunday.

March 22, 2026Updated: March 22, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

No injuries in northwest Nebraska rollover accident

Cherry County recognizes longtime public safety workers

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

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

State

Amazon celebrates 2nd anniversary in Grand Island , 5 million packages delivered

Grass fire results in evacuation

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

Record-breaking heat sweeps region as multiple cities shatter March highs

Regional

No injuries in northwest Nebraska rollover accident

Cherry County recognizes longtime public safety workers

14-year-old student dies in crash near Bertrand

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

State

Amazon celebrates 2nd anniversary in Grand Island , 5 million packages delivered

Grass fire results in evacuation

Wildfire south of Atkinson forces highway closure

No injuries in northwest Nebraska rollover accident

City outlines position in Grand Island Good Life District dispute

Sidney High Speech Team completes successful season

Sports

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

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

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