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.

June 13, 2026Updated: June 13, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Matching gift could boost Cherry County convention center fundraising

A new matching donation could help push a planned convention center in Cherry County closer to reality.

Record-high water temperatures recorded on Niobrara National Scenic River

The Niobrara National Scenic River has reached record-high water temperatures multiple times in recent weeks, according to federal monitoring data.

Roads renumbered near Bassett, Springview, Ainsworth

Starting Monday, August 10, 2026, Highway 7 north of Bassett will be renumbered as Highway 183, according to the Rock County Sheriff.

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State