Grass fire near Alliance is 100% contained after burning thousands of acres

After scorching more than 6,000 acres, the grass fire near Alliance, named the “Schiff Fire,” is now 100% contained, according to Alliance Fire Chief Troy Shoemaker.

June 22, 2024Updated: June 22, 2024

By News Channel Nebraska

Grass fire near Alliance is 100% contained after burning thousands of acres

Regional

Fire damages apartment building under construction in Cheyenne

On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans

Cheyenne man arrested following fire at historic pump house

Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence.

State

Sidney police: Recent incidents not connected, investigation into white van continues

Kearney man recovering from injuries sustained after falling from Big Boy

Man accused of splitting woman’s head open with a metal bat in Lincoln

Grass fire near Alliance is 100% contained after burning thousands of acres

Regional

Fire damages apartment building under construction in Cheyenne

On its third life, an eagle soars again — this time for veterans

Cheyenne man arrested following fire at historic pump house

Do Jackson Hole’s busiest trails create a wildlife ‘sacrifice zone’? Study finds coexistence.

State

Sidney police: Recent incidents not connected, investigation into white van continues

Kearney man recovering from injuries sustained after falling from Big Boy

Man accused of splitting woman’s head open with a metal bat in Lincoln

Kimball awarded $160,000 community forestry infrastructure grant

Jimmy Johns notes Nebraska City's high traffic counts

New mobile coffee & sweets trailer coming to Nebraska Panhandle

Sports

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Kimball students earn medals at State Track

Grand Island Fighting Cranes Beat Hastings in Diamond Baseball League Opener

Ag & Outdoor

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

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