Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales

Nebraska lawmakers and ag leaders meet in Hastings to discuss year-round E15 sales as a market-based solution for farmers

February 19, 2026Updated: February 19, 2026
By Peter Rice

Regional

Ellwanger appointed as Tourism Director 

Marva Ellwanger has a passion for history, and for learning what part of history people want to learn. She will be applying her passions as the new Cheyenne County Tourism Director.

South Fork Fire near Crawford 55% contained; crews establish line around entire perimeter

The South Fork Fire near Crawford is now 55% contained and has burned approximately 38,913 acres, according to the latest update from Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2.

Additional arrest made in Box Butte County homicide investigation after Sheridan County search warrant

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have made another arrest in connection with a homicide investigation that began in September 2025.

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.