Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

Ashby and Minor fires are now more than 80% contained as cooler weather moves in. Crews continue mopping up hotspots, but fire danger remains across western Nebraska.

March 31, 2026Updated: March 31, 2026
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Fans brave cold for Huskers in Chadron

Fans brave cold for Huskers in Chadron

Andrews Fire near Valentine fully contained at 570 acres

Andrews Fire near Valentine fully contained at 570 acres

Quick response keeps wildfire near Gordon under an acre

Quick response keeps wildfire near Gordon under an acre

Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death

Crookston woman sentenced to 20–30 years in foster child’s death