Western Nebraska wildfires fully contained as command set to return to local departments
April 3rd 2026, 4:40 PM UTCWestern Nebraska wildfires fully contained as command set to return to local departments
State lifts burn order, but local fire officials urge continued caution amid dry conditions
April 2nd 2026, 8:48 PM UTCState lifts burn order, but local fire officials urge continued caution amid dry conditions
Minor Fire fully contained; Ashby Fire holds at 97% as conditions begin to dry
April 2nd 2026, 4:43 PM UTCMinor Fire fully contained; Ashby Fire holds at 97% as conditions begin to dry
Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts
April 1st 2026, 4:07 PM UTCAshby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts
Ranchers urged to contact USDA before wildfire recovery work begins
March 31st 2026, 10:29 PM UTCRanchers urged to contact USDA before wildfire recovery work begins
Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity
March 31st 2026, 3:54 PM UTCAshby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity
Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state
March 30th 2026, 10:50 PM UTCWeekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state
Donations pour in after historic wildfires bringing hope to devastated Nebraska ranches
March 30th 2026, 10:42 PM UTCDonations pour in after historic wildfires bringing hope to devastated Nebraska ranches
Crews gain ground on Ashby, Minor fires as Red Flag Warning returns to western Nebraska
March 30th 2026, 3:57 PM UTCCrews gain ground on Ashby, Minor fires as Red Flag Warning returns to western Nebraska
Ogallala fourth-graders get tour of fire-fighting Blackhawk helicopter
March 29th 2026, 12:51 PM UTCOgallala fourth-graders get tour of fire-fighting Blackhawk helicopter
Local
Cause of Logan County grass fire under investigation
10 hrs 24 mins agoPotter resident wins $5,000 grand prize at Spring Expo in Sidney
11 hrs 21 mins agoAnnual Spring Expo draws crowds, new businesses
April 11th 2026, 11:53 PM UTCRed Flag Warning issued for Panhandle, southeast Wyoming through Monday
April 11th 2026, 11:13 PM UTCSpring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend
April 10th 2026, 11:00 PM UTCStanton County fire burns 82 acres
March 29th 2026, 3:05 AM UTCStanton County fire burns 82 acres
Wildfire spreads near Elm Creek on Saturday
March 29th 2026, 2:16 AM UTCWildfire spreads near Elm Creek on Saturday
Ashby family thankful for escape from wildfire
March 28th 2026, 9:13 PM UTCAshby family thankful for escape from wildfire
Command transition underway as Ashby, Minor Fires show progress; Cottonwood, Morrill fully contained
March 28th 2026, 8:50 PM UTCCommand transition underway as Ashby, Minor Fires show progress; Cottonwood, Morrill fully contained
Ogallala crews assist in Paxton fire response amid ongoing wildfire threat
March 27th 2026, 10:58 AM UTCOgallala crews assist in Paxton fire response amid ongoing wildfire threat
As fires spread near Ashby, communities step up to help evacuees
March 27th 2026, 12:22 AM UTCAs fires spread near Ashby, communities step up to help evacuees
Forward progress stopped on Ashby, Minor Fires; crews continue containment efforts
March 26th 2026, 9:45 PM UTCForward progress stopped on Ashby, Minor Fires; crews continue containment efforts
Senate passes Fischer bill to speed wildfire relief for Nebraska producers
March 24th 2026, 11:32 PM UTCSenate passes Fischer bill to speed wildfire relief for Nebraska producers
Gov. Pillen meets with wildfire responders as Nebraska fires surpass 800,000 acres
March 20th 2026, 10:33 PM UTCGov. Pillen meets with wildfire responders as Nebraska fires surpass 800,000 acres
Nonprofit serves thousands of meals to firefighters battling wildfires
March 19th 2026, 9:30 PM UTCNonprofit serves thousands of meals to firefighters battling wildfires
Containment grows on Morrill Fire as crews battle interior hotspots amid ongoing fire danger
March 19th 2026, 4:44 PM UTCContainment grows on Morrill Fire as crews battle interior hotspots amid ongoing fire danger
Progress in Nebraska wildfires: Morrill Fire 67% contained, Halsey fire returns to local control
March 19th 2026, 4:29 PM UTCProgress in Nebraska wildfires: Morrill Fire 67% contained, Halsey fire returns to local control
Nebraska wildfires near 828,000 acres as crews work multiple fires across the state
March 18th 2026, 5:26 PM UTCNebraska wildfires near 828,000 acres as crews work multiple fires across the state
Five-generation ranching family navigates path forward after Morrill wildfire
March 18th 2026, 12:33 AM UTCFive-generation ranching family navigates path forward after Morrill wildfire
Town of Fleming hosting Wildfire Mitigation meeting
March 17th 2026, 5:31 PM UTCTown of Fleming hosting Wildfire Mitigation meeting
Morrill Fire reaches 18% containment as crews make progress amid ongoing fire danger
March 17th 2026, 4:55 PM UTCMorrill Fire reaches 18% containment as crews make progress amid ongoing fire danger
Firefighter support dinner Friday in Bridgeport
March 17th 2026, 4:40 PM UTCFirefighter support dinner Friday in Bridgeport
Brady Community Rallies Around Fire Damage
March 17th 2026, 4:31 PM UTCBrady Community Rallies Around Fire Damage
Road 203 Fire grows to more than 35,000 acres, 36% contained near Halsey
March 17th 2026, 4:02 PM UTCRoad 203 Fire grows to more than 35,000 acres, 36% contained near Halsey
Cottonwood Fire grows to more than 131,000 acres in central Nebraska
March 17th 2026, 3:09 PM UTCCottonwood Fire grows to more than 122,000 acres in central Nebraska
National
Hungarian election winner Magyar opposes fast-track EU membership for Ukraine
Hungarian election winner Magyar opposes fast-track EU membership for Ukraine
People spray water to celebrate the Thai New Year during the Songkran water festival, in photos
People spray water to celebrate the Thai New Year during the Songkran water festival, in photos
Hungary's election winner Magyar seeks to be sworn in as prime minister as early as May 5
Hungary's election winner Magyar seeks to be sworn in as prime minister as early as May 5
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians in Washington mark Easter with prayer, joyful family celebrations
Dressed head to toe in white, hundreds of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians packed tightly into Washington, D.C.’s DSK Mariam Church to sing hymns in the ancient language Ge’ez, to pray, and to stand vigil as their Easter Sunday unfolded
Pope Leo pushes back on US President Trump's criticism of his peace message.
Pope Leo pushes back on US President Trump's criticism of his peace message.