Lightning causes fire in Banner County

Flames brought under control in under three hours

May 17, 2026Updated: May 17, 2026

By Jay Allen

Regional

Grizzly Bear Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

Grizzly Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

Fatal crash closes Northbound Interstate 25

Fatal crash closes Northbound Interstate 25

Denver native serves aboard one of world's largest warships

Denver native serves aboard one of world's largest warships

Sutherland man sentenced for sexually assaulting minor

Sutherland man sentenced for sexually assaulting minor

State

Severe storms target Nebraska Panhandle, northeast Colorado

Grizzly Bear Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

Monument Marathon Builds on Record-Breaking Year Ahead of 2026 Race

Food Bank for the Heartland brings rural pantry partners to Ord

Suicide prevention documentary airing at Goodhand Theater next week

Nebraska State Trooper added to National Law Enforcement Memorial

Sports

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Scottsbluff edges Sidney for team title at Ogallala Invitational

Bayard sweeps team titles at Class D-9 district meet

Destination Lewiston: Doane baseball books program's first trip to NAIA World Series

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project