Fire near Valentine, Kilgore burns more than 16,000 acres, destroys home, kills livestock

A wildfire south of Kilgore has burned more than 16,000 acres and caused significant damage in the area, including the loss of a home, livestock and hay in a nearby Amish community.

March 15, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

Six fires burn an estimated 10,000 acres in Cherry County

Six fires burn an estimated 10,000 acres in Cherry County

New Nebraska Law Gives Ranchers the Right-of-Way

New Nebraska Law Gives Ranchers the Right-of-Way

Kimball Jr./Sr. High Track students headed to Best in the West

Kimball Jr./Sr. High Track students headed to Best in the West