Fire near Halsey burns nearly 36,000 acres, remains 0% contained

Officials said Monday that despite snow on the ground, heat remains in the duff layer, and crews have observed creeping fire behavior within the fire’s perimeter.

March 16, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Meet the aircraft, crews on standby in Ainsworth following Sandhills fires

Meet the aircraft, crews on standby in Ainsworth following Sandhills fires

Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Chadron State College sculpture dedication set for Friday

Chadron State College sculpture dedication set for Friday