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.

South Fork Fire grows to more than 28,000 acres, activity increases overnight

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.

Gordon man facing multiple counts of child sexual assault reaches plea agreement

Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

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.

South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained

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.

Wildfire near Crawford grows to more than 23,000 acres, prompting evacuations

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.

Top high school Nebraska rodeo athletes gather in Valentine for 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.

Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame honors new class of inductees in Valentine

Nebraska dignitaries host roundtable discussion with Morrill Fire victims

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

Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms

Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five

Dozens of young cattle exhibitors from several states are in Valentine this weekend, preparing their animals for the annual Heart City Cattle Battle.

Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

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

The last country school in Scottsbluff shuts its doors

Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park

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.

Impacts of state’s new minimum wage? Sen. Storer voices opinion in weekly column

Two arrested on child sexual assault charges in Alliance

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

Wyoming is close to designating a migration corridor for pronghorn, a move conservation biologist Joel Berger has long supported.

Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century

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.

Chadron State College announces spring honors lists

Fire near Smith Falls State Park

Smith Falls State Park has been evacuated near Valentine as firefighters battle a nearby fire.

Fire near Smith Falls State Park

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Critics say a proposed $4 billion pumped-water electricity storage facility at Wyoming's Seminoe Reservoir could harm the Miracle Mile trout fishery and a bighorn sheep herd.

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Fire damages apartment building under construction in Cheyenne

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Winter storm shuts down long stretches of I-80 in Wyoming as snow, power outages hammer region

Near-blizzard conditions shut down I-80 in Wyoming as spring snowstorm slams region

Winter storm shuts down long stretches of I-80 in Wyoming as snow, power outages hammer region

Colorado State Patrol's 'Operation I-25 State-to-State' 

Colorado State Patrol's 'Operation I-25 State-to-State' 

Colorado State Patrol's 'Operation I-25 State-to-State' 

North Platte man sentenced for child pornography

North Platte man sentenced for child pornography

North Platte man sentenced for child pornography

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

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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 

The 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.