Atkinson fire contained after forcing highway closure, evacuation notice

Crews remain on the scene of a wildfire that threatened a northeast Nebraska town.

April 23, 2026Updated: April 23, 2026

By Michael Shively

Regional

UNL to expand Nebraska Union dining area

America 250 time capsule awaits 2076

Millard teacher arrested in child exploitation investigation

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

Food Bank for the Heartland moves to new location, continues fight against food insecurity

Chinese national arrested at New York airport on warrant out of Nebraska

State

Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death

Atkinson fire contained after forcing highway closure, evacuation notice

WNCC splits conference games with McCook

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

Grass fire results in evacuation

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

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