Arthur County woman identified as fatality in historic Morrill Fire

Rose White, 86, of Arthur has been identified as the fatality in the historic Morrill Fire that has burned more than 550,000 acres across western Nebraska. Funeral services are scheduled March 20 in Arthur.

March 15, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026
Forrest HershbergerBy Forrest Hershberger

Regional

Scottsbluff juvenile arrested on felony, misdemeanor charges following pursuit

Scottsbluff juvenile arrested on felony, misdemeanor charges following pursuit

First female Nebraska American Legion umpire takes the field

At this week’s Class C Area 7 District Baseball Championship in Rushville, there was something many in the crowd had never seen before: a female umpire.

Complaint filed against Cherry County Planning Commission secretary

A formal complaint was brought before Cherry County commissioners Tuesday regarding the secretary of the county’s Planning Commission, as several residents raised concerns about the accuracy of meeting minutes.

Civil Air Patrol to survey storm damage, fire risk in north-central Nebraska

The Civil Air Patrol is conducting an aerial survey over north-central Nebraska Tuesday following severe weather that moved through the region Monday night.