Nebraska State Patrol arrests 13 for DUI during St. Patrick’s Day enforcement

NSP arrested 13 impaired drivers during a St. Patrick’s Day enforcement campaign. Troopers also issued nearly 300 speeding tickets while responding to blizzards and wildfires across Nebraska.

March 20, 2026Updated: March 20, 2026
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New evacuations issued, Highway 20 closures possible as South Fork Fire activity increases

Increased fire activity on the northwest side of the South Fork Fire has prompted new evacuation notices and intermittent closures of Highway 20, according to emergency management officials.

Highway 20 reopens as South Fork Fire near Crawford reaches 42% containment

Firefighters made significant progress Friday on the South Fork Fire burning near Crawford, increasing containment to 42% as the Nebraska Department of Transportation reopened Highway 20 to traffic.

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Nebraska woman faces 41 charges after numerous dogs rescued from home

Additional EVACUATION Notices due to South Fork Fire northwest of Crawford

Nebraska Emergency Management Region 23 has issued additional evacuation notifications for areas northwest of Crawford as the South Fork Fire continues to grow.