New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases
Increased fire activity on the northwest side of the South Fork Fire has prompted new evacuation notices and intermittent closures of Highway 20, according to emergency management officials.
Highway 20 reopens as South Fork Fire near Crawford reaches 42% containment
Firefighters made significant progress Friday on the South Fork Fire burning near Crawford, increasing containment to 42% as the Nebraska Department of Transportation reopened Highway 20 to traffic.
Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home
Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home
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.
Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement
A 45-year-old Gordon man has reached a plea agreement after being charged with multiple counts of child sexual assault.
Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire
Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire
South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained
The 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
A 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.
Top high school Nebraska rodeo athletes gather in Valentine for state finals
More than 150 of Nebraska’s top high school rodeo athletes are in Valentine this week for the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association State Finals.
Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame honors new class of inductees in Valentine
The stories shared inside the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame sound like something out of a western television show — but for this year’s inductees, they’re real life.
Nebraska dignitaries host roundtable discussion with Morrill Fire victims
Nebraska dignitaries host roundtable discussion with Morrill Fire victims
Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms
Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms
Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five
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Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress
Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress
The last country school in Scottsbluff shuts its doors
The last country school in Scottsbluff shuts its doors
Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park
Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park
Impacts of state’s new minimum wage? Sen. Storer voices opinion in weekly column
Initiative 433 mandated an increase in the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour starting January 1, 2026, with future increases tied to inflation.
Two arrested on child sexual assault charges in Alliance
Two arrested on child sexual assault charges in Alliance
Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century
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Chadron State College announces spring honors lists
Chadron State College has announced the undergraduate students on its Spring 2026 President’s and Dean’s Lists.
Fire near Smith Falls State Park
Smith Falls State Park has been evacuated near Valentine as firefighters battle a nearby fire.
Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis
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Fire damages apartment building under construction in Cheyenne
Fire damages apartment building under construction in Cheyenne
On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans
On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans
Cheyenne man arrested following fire at historic pump house
Cheyenne man arrested following fire at historic pump house
Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence.
Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence.
Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation
Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation
Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store
Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store
Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing
Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing
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New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases
Increased fire activity on the northwest side of the South Fork Fire has prompted new evacuation notices and intermittent closures of Highway 20, according to emergency management officials.
Highway 20 reopens as South Fork Fire near Crawford reaches 42% containment
Firefighters made significant progress Friday on the South Fork Fire burning near Crawford, increasing containment to 42% as the Nebraska Department of Transportation reopened Highway 20 to traffic.
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.