Officials address flare-ups, ash reports within Morrill Fire perimeter amid Red Flag conditions

Crews are responding to flare-ups inside the Morrill Fire perimeter, but officials say much of what people are seeing is ash, not new fire growth. Authorities ask the public to only call 911 for immediate threats.

March 17, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026
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Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five

Dozens of young cattle exhibitors from several states are in Valentine this weekend, preparing their animals for the annual Heart City Cattle Battle.

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

The last country school in Scottsbluff shuts its doors

The last country school in Scottsbluff shuts its doors

Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park

Researchers study microfossils at Toadstool Geologic Park