Fire nearly Halsey burns 36,000 acres

The wildfire near Halsey has now burned around 36,000 acres, according to Region 26 Emergency Management, and is currently contained within the Nebraska National Forest at Halsey.

March 13, 2026Updated: March 13, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

Regulators seek public input for massive Montana-Wyoming oil pipeline proposal

Regulators seek public input for massive Montana-Wyoming oil pipeline proposal

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday