Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home
Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Leadership Nebraska announces new class
Leadership Nebraska announces 36 members in its 18th program. The program was started in 2006 to identify and develop current and emerging leaders across the state.

Alliance man in custody following assault report
Alliance Police officers were contacted by a female who reported she had been physically assaulted by her boyfriend.

Clerk of the District Court Jamie Bright to be sworn in
Clerk of the District Court Jamie Bright to be sworn in

Flash flood hits Morrill County
Due to hazardous conditions and floodwaters affecting the entire length of L62A, the roadway was closed to traffic until the following day.

Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford
Nebraska Emergency Management Region 23 has issued additional evacuation notifications for areas northwest of Crawford as the South Fork Fire continues to grow.
South Fork Fire grows to more than 28,000 acres, activity increases overnight
Fire activity increased overnight and into the early morning hours on the west and north sides of the South Fork Fire, according to Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.

Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire
Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

Two arrested in Western Nebraska narcotics investigations
Arrest warrants were served on three people related to the illegal sale of mushroom products.

East Elm Street to close for responder exercise
Multiple agencies will be taking part in an exercise involving a staged incident on East Elm Street in Sidney.

Sidney sends units to South Fork Fire
June 11th 2026, 7:54 PM UTCThe South Fork Fire near Crawford has burned more than 20,000 acres. Fire Departments with the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association are sending back-up.

South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained
June 11th 2026, 3:24 PM UTCThe South Fork Fire burning near Crawford has grown to 23,112 acres and is now 5% contained, according to the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 (RMCIMT2), which took control Thursday morning.

Wildfire near Crawford grows to more than 23,000 acres, prompting evacuations
June 11th 2026, 12:08 PM UTCA fast-moving wildfire burning near Crawford has grown to more than 23,000 acres, according to the latest perimeter data submitted to the National Interagency Fire Center.

South Fork Fire surges past 15,000 acres; evacuation preparations underway in Crawford
June 11th 2026, 1:54 AM UTCSouth Fork Fire tops 15,000 acres; Crawford placed under evacuation warning

Pillen issues emergency declarations for South Fork Fire
June 10th 2026, 11:31 PM UTCPillen declares emergencies for South Fork Fire, other wildfires and severe storms

Wildfire smoke prompts air quality concerns across Nebraska Panhandle
June 10th 2026, 11:26 PM UTCWildfire smoke creates unhealthy air quality across Nebraska Panhandle

Wildfire prompts Fort Robinson to temporarily close
June 10th 2026, 11:15 PM UTCNebraska Game and Parks has temporarily closed Fort Robinson State Park and Peterson Wildlife Management Area in Dawes and Sioux counties as the South Fork Fire burns in the area.

Mandatory evacuations ordered near Fort Robinson due to South Fork Fire
June 10th 2026, 10:58 PM UTCSouth Fork Fire nears 9,000 acres as mandatory evacuations ordered near Fort Robinson

Struggling to stay ahead of the drought, farmers and ranchers facing flood
June 10th 2026, 10:53 PM UTCA bridge is washed out, one rancher reports hay purchased to combat the drought and some roads too soft to drive as Morrill County rebuilds after Monday night's storm.

Bicycle Rodeo to be held in Pine Bluffs
June 10th 2026, 10:16 PM UTCBicycle Rodeo to be held in Pine Bluffs

As drought persists, federal officials urge Nebraska farmers to meet July 15 reporting deadline
June 10th 2026, 9:59 PM UTCAs drought persists, federal officials urge Nebraska farmers to meet July 15 reporting deadline

WeeShire Mains makes progress on various projects including Blueberry Field
June 10th 2026, 6:40 PM UTCWeeShire Mains makes progress on various projects including Blueberry Field

South Fork Fire grows to nearly 9,000 acres, remains 0% contained
June 10th 2026, 5:35 PM UTCSouth Fork Fire grows to nearly 9,000 acres, remains 0% contained

Lake McConaughy inflows hit a record low
June 10th 2026, 5:04 PM UTCOfficials with Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District say inflows into Lake McConaughy have dropped to levels they have not seen this time of year, a concerning sign as the region moves into summer after multiple dry years.

Village of Potter bans fireworks, continues burn ban amid drought concerns
June 10th 2026, 1:15 PM UTCFireworks will be prohibited within the Village of Potter this year as local officials respond to ongoing drought conditions and heightened wildfire concerns across the region.

South Fork Fire explodes to nearly 9,000 acres in Sioux County, jumps Highway 20; evacuations ordered
June 10th 2026, 9:37 AM UTCSouth Fork Fire explodes to nearly 9,000 acres in Sioux County, jumps Highway 20; evacuations ordered

City Council backs Historical Association’s fundraising effort
June 10th 2026, 4:37 AM UTCThe Sidney City Council approved a letter of support for the Cheyenne County Historical Association to apply for funding.

Nebraska dignitaries host roundtable discussion with Morrill Fire victims
June 9th 2026, 11:09 PM UTCNebraska dignitaries host roundtable discussion with Morrill Fire victims

Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms
June 9th 2026, 10:41 PM UTCFlooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms

Bayard school board seeks applicants for vacant seat
June 9th 2026, 2:49 PM UTCThe Bayard Board of Education is accepting applications to fill a board vacancy following the resignation of board member Jessica Dankowski.

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Workers begin removing Trump's name from Kennedy Center after judge ruled it was illegally added to the building
Workers begin removing Trump's name from Kennedy Center after judge ruled it was illegally added to the building
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