The Morrill Fire is now 100% contained after burning more than 642,000 acres. Crews remain on alert as extreme fire weather returns and the risk for new fires remains high.
By News Channel Nebraska
Artists put the finishing touches on a nearly block-long mural in downtown Valentine over the weekend, transforming a once-ordinary wall into a colorful reflection of the community’s history, culture and landscape.
A fire at a Solid Waste Agency of Northwest Nebraska (SWANN) facility in Chadron on Friday was caused by an improperly disposed electric scooter, according to the agency.
First responders from across Southeast Nebraska have responded to four serious wildfires in other parts of the state so far this year, the latest of which broke out near Crawford earlier this month
James Lucero sworn in as Kimball Chief of Police