South Fork Fire surges past 15,000 acres; evacuation preparations underway in Crawford

The South Fork Fire has exploded to more than 15,800 acres. Crawford is now under a Level 2 evacuation warning, while Fort Robinson remains under a mandatory evacuation order. Highway 20 remains closed as crews battle the fast-moving wildfire.

June 11, 2026Updated: June 11, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Top high school Nebraska rodeo athletes gather in Valentine for state finals

More than 150 of Nebraska’s top high school rodeo athletes are in Valentine this week for the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association State Finals.

Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame honors new class of inductees in Valentine

The stories shared inside the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame sound like something out of a western television show — but for this year’s inductees, they’re real life.

Nebraska dignitaries host roundtable discussion with Morrill Fire victims

Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms

South Fork Fire surges past 15,000 acres; evacuation preparations underway in Crawford

Regional

Top high school Nebraska rodeo athletes gather in Valentine for state finals

Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame honors new class of inductees in Valentine

Nebraska dignitaries host roundtable discussion with Morrill Fire victims

Flooding near Bayard caught on video after heavy storms

State

Downtown Sounds

Nebraska City police investigate fatal shooting

South Fork Fire surges past 15,000 acres; evacuation preparations underway in Crawford

Top high school Nebraska rodeo athletes gather in Valentine for state finals

Gratitude Baseball Camp honors Chris Gradoville's legacy

Pillen issues emergency declarations for South Fork Fire

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists