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

Sign up today for May 23 Niobrara cleanup & celebration

Sign up today for May 23 Niobrara cleanup & celebration

Chadron, O’Neill police, Brown County Sheriff receive funding for seat belt enforcement campaign

Chadron, O’Neill police, Brown County Sheriff receive funding for seat belt enforcement campaign

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge adding grazing permits following historic fires

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge adding grazing permits following historic fires

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun